RFHRFThe following diagram depicts the use of the traditional strategic trade policy (as in the original Brander-Spencer model). What is going on in this model - and specifically in this diagram?а.The trade policy instrument used in this diagram caused that the new equilibrium in the third market is inpoint B rather than point A. The new equilibrium means higher profits for our company, but also higherwelfare for consumers in the third market.b.In this particular picture, our government decided to impose an additional tax on our company exportingto a third market.C.In this particular picture, our government decided to provide a subsidy to our company exporting to athird market.d.The model suggests the use of additional tariffs that would force our company to increase the price theycharge in a third market. This is expected to increase the overall welfare of our market.

Under the Brander Spencer model, equilibrium outcome is nothing but the standard Cournot outcome…

RFH B RF; Q4 The following diagram depicts the use of the traditional strategic trade policy (as in the original Brander- Spencer model). What is going on in this model - and specifically in this diagram?

RFH B RF; Q4 The following diagram depicts the use of the traditional strategic trade policy (as in the original Brander- Spencer model). What is going on in this model - and specifically in this diagram?

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Chapter13: General Equilibrium And Welfare

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