Unit 4: The Global Economy

Topic 4.2: Types of Trade Protection Questions

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11 mark
An import quota is best defined as:
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21 mark
Which of the following is an example of an administrative barrier to trade?
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31 mark
Which of the following is an example of a non-tariff barrier to trade?
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41 mark
Which of the following is an example of a non-tariff barrier to trade?
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51 mark
A tariff is best defined as:
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64 marks
Define the term "non-tariff barrier" and give two examples.
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71 mark
A tariff is best defined as:
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81 mark
Which of the following is an example of an administrative barrier to trade?
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94 marks
Define the term "non-tariff barrier" and give two examples.
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101 mark
An import quota is best defined as:
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111 mark
Which of the following is a likely effect of imposing a tariff on imported steel?
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121 mark
A government subsidy to domestic producers of agricultural goods will most likely:
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131 mark
On a quota diagram, which of the following increases when a quota is imposed?
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144 marks
Distinguish between an import quota and a government subsidy as forms of trade protection.
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151 mark
Which of the following is a key difference between a tariff and a quota?
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164 marks
With reference to a tariff diagram, identify the area that represents government revenue from the tariff.
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174 marks
Explain how product standards and regulations can be used as a form of trade protection.
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184 marks
Define a tariff and state two effects of a tariff on an imported good.
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191 mark
Governments might prefer to use administrative barriers rather than tariffs because:
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204 marks
Outline how a tariff affects domestic consumers and domestic producers differently.
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