Which of the Following Is True of Import Tariffs and Quotas

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of import tariffs and quotas?

• A)They benefit domestic producers.
• B)Domestic consumers gain because they purchase the output of domestic firms.
• C)Specialization and comparative advantage are advanced by tariffs and quotas.
• D)They tend to expand the volume of world trade.
• E)Because they increase the output levels of domestic firms, they tend to lower domestic prices.

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Definitions:

Benefits-received Principle

A theory in taxation that argues taxpayers should pay taxes in proportion to the benefits they receive from government services.

Entry Fees

charges that must be paid to gain access to a service, event, or establishment.

Regressive Tax

A tax levied at a rate that decreases as the taxpayer's income increases, placing a heavier burden on low-income individuals.