In September 1995,Patrick Buchanan,a Republican Candidate for U

question 98

Essay

In September 1995,Patrick Buchanan,a Republican candidate for U.S.president,proposed a 10 percent tariff on Japanese imports to the United States,a 20 percent tariff on Chinese imports to the United States,and an unspecified "social" tariff on imports from third-world countries.
a.Use the long-run model of a small open economy to illustrate graphically the impact of these trade policies on the U.S.exchange rate and the trade balance.Assume that the country starts from a position of trade balance,i.e.,exports equal imports.Be sure to label:
i.the axes
ii.the curves
iii.the initial equilibrium values
iv.the direction the curves shift
v.the new long-run equilibrium values.
b.Based on your graphical analysis,explain the predicted impact of Mr.Buchanan's proposed policies.Specifically state what happens to the exchange rate,the trade balance,the volume of imports,and the volume of exports.

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