Suppose that the equations S = 2P and D = 60 – P represent the domestic supply and demand for Home market. All markets in this question are under perfect competition.
a. Suppose Home is a small country and the price in the international market is 15.
i. (4’)Suppose that Home uses a TRQ, tariff-rate quota, in the market: 5 units will be allowed to be imported tariff free and a 20% tariff rate will be charged in excess of the 5 units. Use a chart to illustrate the import market. What is the tariff revenue collected by the government in this case? Compared to a simple case of 20% tariff, is the national welfare higher with TRQ?
b. Suppose Home is a large country and the equations S* = 5P* and D* = 66 – P* describes the demand and supply in its trade partner Foreign.
i. (2’)With free trade, what is the price in Home country?
ii. (3’)Suppose Home imposes a $3 per unit tariff, what is the equilibrium price in the world market? Compared to free trade, is the national welfare of Home higher with such a tariff?
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