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Figure 9-3 Figure 9-3   Since 1953 the United States has imposed a quota to limit the imports of peanuts. Figure 9-3 illustrates the impact of the quota. -Refer to Figure 9-3. Without the quota, the domestic price of peanuts equals the world price which is $2.00 per pound. What is the quantity of peanuts supplied by domestic producers in the absence of a quota? A)  10 million pounds B)  28 million pounds C)  30 million pounds D)  40 million pounds Since 1953 the United States has imposed a quota to limit the imports of peanuts. Figure 9-3 illustrates the impact of the quota. -Refer to Figure 9-3. Without the quota, the domestic price of peanuts equals the world price which is $2.00 per pound. What is the quantity of peanuts supplied by domestic producers in the absence of a quota?


A) 10 million pounds
B) 28 million pounds
C) 30 million pounds
D) 40 million pounds

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on its own exports.

A) True
B) False

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Domestically produced goods and services sold to other countries are referred to as


A) exports.
B) imports.
C) transfer payments.
D) capital outflow.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Suppose that American firms claim that protectionism in Canada is on the rise as the Canadian government attempts to protect its infant industries. This protectionism will cause the greatest harm to


A) Canadian manufacturers.
B) the Canadian government.
C) manufacturers who export to Canada.
D) Canadian consumers.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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What does it mean for a country to have an absolute advantage in producing a product?

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A tax imposed by a government on imports of a good into a country is called a


A) tariff.
B) quota.
C) value added tax.
D) sales tax.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Today, the United States charges an average tariff rate


A) that is more than its average tariff rate in 1930.
B) which is greater than any other high-income country.
C) of less than 1.5 percent.
D) that exceeds 50 percent.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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When BMW, an German company, purchases a welding machine that was made in Toronto, the purchase is


A) both a German and a Canadian import.
B) a German import and a Canadian export.
C) a German export and a Canadian import.
D) neither an export nor an import for either country.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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A quota


A) makes domestic consumers better off.
B) makes both domestic producers and consumers better off.
C) makes everyone worse off.
D) makes domestic producers better off.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Assume that China has a comparative advantage in producing corn and exports corn to Japan. We can conclude that


A) China also has an absolute advantage in producing corn relative to Japan.
B) China has a lower opportunity cost of producing corn relative to Japan.
C) Japan has an absolute disadvantage in producing corn relative to China.
D) Labor costs are higher for corn producers in Japan than in China.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Figure 9-2 Figure 9-2   Suppose the U.S. government imposes a $0.40 per pound tariff on rice imports. Figure 9-2 shows the impact of this tariff. -Refer to Figure 9-2. With the tariff in place, the United States consumes A)  9 million pounds of rice. B)  15 million pounds of rice. C)  31 million pounds of rice. D)  42 million pounds of rice. Suppose the U.S. government imposes a $0.40 per pound tariff on rice imports. Figure 9-2 shows the impact of this tariff. -Refer to Figure 9-2. With the tariff in place, the United States consumes


A) 9 million pounds of rice.
B) 15 million pounds of rice.
C) 31 million pounds of rice.
D) 42 million pounds of rice.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Table 9-12 Output per hour Production and Production of work Consumption without Trade with Trade Table 9-12 Output per hour Production and Production of work Consumption without Trade with Trade    Estonia and Morocco can produce both swords and belts. Each country has a total of 40 available labor hours for the production of swords and belts. Table 9-12 shows the output per hour of work, the production and consumption quantities without trade, and the production numbers with trade. -Refer to Table 9-12. If the actual terms of trade are 1 belt for 1.5 swords and 50 belts are traded, how many belts will Estonia consume? A)  50 B)  70 C)  90 D)  120 Estonia and Morocco can produce both swords and belts. Each country has a total of 40 available labor hours for the production of swords and belts. Table 9-12 shows the output per hour of work, the production and consumption quantities without trade, and the production numbers with trade. -Refer to Table 9-12. If the actual terms of trade are 1 belt for 1.5 swords and 50 belts are traded, how many belts will Estonia consume?


A) 50
B) 70
C) 90
D) 120

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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________ is the ability to produce more of a good or service than competitors when using the same amount of resources.


A) Absolute advantage
B) Comparative advantage
C) Trade superiority
D) Trade autarky

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Figure 9-1 Figure 9-1   Figure 9-1 shows the U.S. demand and supply for leather footwear. -Refer to Figure 9-1. Suppose the government allows imports of leather footwear into the United States. What will the market price be? A)  $10 B)  $18 C)  $24 D)  >$24 Figure 9-1 shows the U.S. demand and supply for leather footwear. -Refer to Figure 9-1. Suppose the government allows imports of leather footwear into the United States. What will the market price be?


A) $10
B) $18
C) $24
D) >$24

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The main purpose of most tariffs and quotas is to


A) raise revenue for the government.
B) reduce the prices consumers pay for goods and services.
C) reduce the foreign competition that domestic firms face.
D) improve the quality of goods and services imported into the country.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Measuring the impact of a quota or tariff on the U.S. economy is an example of ________. Stating that a quota or tariff should be eliminated is an example of ________.


A) statistical analysis; economic analysis
B) positive analysis; normative analysis
C) econometric analysis; protectionism
D) trade analysis; an opinion

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Figure 9-3 Figure 9-3   Since 1953 the United States has imposed a quota to limit the imports of peanuts. Figure 9-3 illustrates the impact of the quota. -Refer to Figure 9-3. What is the area of domestic producer surplus after the imposition of a quota? A)  B B)  B + C C)  B + E + I + J + M D)  E + I + J + M Since 1953 the United States has imposed a quota to limit the imports of peanuts. Figure 9-3 illustrates the impact of the quota. -Refer to Figure 9-3. What is the area of domestic producer surplus after the imposition of a quota?


A) B
B) B + C
C) B + E + I + J + M
D) E + I + J + M

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The terms of trade refers to


A) the rules and regulations that countries must adhere to when trading.
B) the ratio at which a country can trade its exports for imports from other countries.
C) the role of the government in overseeing international trade.
D) a legal document that specifies the trade quantities agreed to by two countries.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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As a percentage of GDP, exports are greater than imports for which of the following countries?


A) the United Kingdom
B) France
C) the United States
D) China

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Figure 9-6 Figure 9-6   Suppose the U.S. government imposes a $0.50 per pound tariff on sugar imports. Figure 9-6 shows the demand and supply curves for sugar and the impact of this tariff. -Use Figure 9-6 to answer questions a-i. a. Following the imposition of the tariff, what is the price that domestic consumers must now pay and what is the quantity purchased? b. Calculate the value of consumer surplus with the tariff in place. c. What is the quantity supplied by domestic sugar producers with the tariff in place? d. Calculate the value of producer surplus received by U.S. sugar producers with the tariff in place. e. What is the quantity of sugar imported with the tariff in place? f. What is the amount of tariff revenue collected by the government? g. The tariff has reduced consumer surplus. Calculate the loss in consumer surplus due to the tariff. h. What portion of the consumer surplus loss is redistributed to domestic producers? To the government? i. Calculate the deadweight loss due to the tariff. Suppose the U.S. government imposes a $0.50 per pound tariff on sugar imports. Figure 9-6 shows the demand and supply curves for sugar and the impact of this tariff. -Use Figure 9-6 to answer questions a-i. a. Following the imposition of the tariff, what is the price that domestic consumers must now pay and what is the quantity purchased? b. Calculate the value of consumer surplus with the tariff in place. c. What is the quantity supplied by domestic sugar producers with the tariff in place? d. Calculate the value of producer surplus received by U.S. sugar producers with the tariff in place. e. What is the quantity of sugar imported with the tariff in place? f. What is the amount of tariff revenue collected by the government? g. The tariff has reduced consumer surplus. Calculate the loss in consumer surplus due to the tariff. h. What portion of the consumer surplus loss is redistributed to domestic producers? To the government? i. Calculate the deadweight loss due to the tariff.

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