For a Country That Is Considering the Adoption of Either

question 61

Multiple Choice

For a country that is considering the adoption of either a tariff or an import quota on a particular good,an important difference is that

• A)an import quota has no effect on consumer surplus,while a tariff decreases consumer surplus.
• B)an import quota has no effect on producer surplus,while a tariff decreases producer surplus.
• C)a tariff raises total surplus,while an import quota does not.
• D)a tariff raises revenue for that country's government,while an import quota does not.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Cost

The expense associated with raw materials that are directly included in the manufacturing of a product, an important component of total production cost.

Work in Process Account

A financial account found in the ledgers of manufacturing companies where costs related to the production process that are not yet complete are recorded.

Direct Labor Cost

Expenses related to employees who directly work on the manufacturing of products, distinct from indirect labor involved in supervisory and administrative roles.

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

A scenario in which the overhead assigned to goods or services surpasses the actual costs, necessitating adjustments in financial accounting.