GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most tariffs have
A
only revenue effects
B
only protective effects
C
both protective and revenue effects
D
neither protective or revenue effects
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(a) The Effect of Tariffs The most basic effect that an import tariff has is to raise domestic prices in the country imposing the tariff.

Detailed explanation-2: -A tariff is a tax levied on an imported good with the intent to limit the volume of foreign imports, protect domestic employment, reduce competition among domestic industries, and increase government revenue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tariff effects on the exporting country’s government. There is no effect on the exporting country’s government revenue as a result of the importer’s tariff. Tariff effects on the exporting country. The aggregate welfare effect for the country is found by summing the gains and losses to consumers and producers.

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