Which statement about trade protection is correct?

A.
A tariff results in a greater decrease in demand for an import the lower is its price elasticity of demand.
B.
Embargoes are only an effective trade barrier when the demand for imports is price-elastic.
C.
Export subsidies to domestic firms will prevent the dumping of foreign products in the domestic market.
D.
Quotas are less effective than tariffs for raising government revenue.
Economics
IGCSE&ALevel
CAIE
Exam No:9708_s21_qp_13 Year:2021 Question No:26

Answer:

D

Knowledge points:

2.2.3.1 price elasticity of demand
6.2.2.1 tariffs
6.2.2.2 import quotas
6.2.2.3 export subsidies
6.2.2.4 embargoes
6.2.2.5 excessive administrative burdens (‘red tape’)

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