In the context of trade policy, the 'Optimal Tariff' argument suggests that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of trade policy, the 'Optimal Tariff' argument suggests that:
A. Only small countries can benefit from tariffs
B. Free trade is never optimal
C. Tariffs are always welfare-reducing for the imposing country
D. A large country may improve its terms of trade by imposing a tariff, provided foreign retaliation is absent
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A large country can improve its terms of trade by restricting imports, thereby extracting some monopoly or monopsony rent; the optimal tariff balances this gain against the efficiency loss.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Price discrimination is most commonly possible under which market structure?
A. Oligopoly
B. Perfect competition
C. Monopoly
D. Monopolistic competition

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A monopolist can practise price discrimination because it has market power and can prevent resale.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Employees' State Insurance Act' was enacted in which year?
A. 1950
B. 1952
C. 1947
D. 1948

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Employees' State Insurance Act was enacted in 1948.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is NOT a type of unemployment based on cause?
A. Structural
B. Frictional
C. Cyclical
D. Voluntary as the only cause-based type

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
While unemployment can be voluntary or involuntary, the standard cause-based classification includes frictional, structural, cyclical and seasonal unemployment.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1