The tarrif's revenue effect (the import tariff multiplied by the quantity of oil imported) can be broken into two components: • Domestic revenue effect • Terms-of-trade effect On the previous graph, use the green rectangle (triangle symbols) to indicate the domestic revenue effect of the tariff. Then use the purple rectangle (diamond symbols) to indicate the terms-of-trade effect. Now consider the effect of the tariff on welfare in the United States. On the previous graph, use the black triangles (plus symbols) to indicate the deadweight loss caused by the tariff. True or False: National welfare in the United States increases as a result of a $60-per-barrel tariff on oil imports. True False

The tarrif's revenue effect (the import tariff multiplied by the quantity of oil imported) can be broken into two components: • Domestic revenue effect • Terms-of-trade effect On the previous graph, use the green rectangle (triangle symbols) to indicate the domestic revenue effect of the tariff. Then use the purple rectangle (diamond symbols) to indicate the terms-of-trade effect. Now consider the effect of the tariff on welfare in the United States. On the previous graph, use the black triangles (plus symbols) to indicate the deadweight loss caused by the tariff. True or False: National welfare in the United States increases as a result of a $60-per-barrel tariff on oil imports. True False

Exploring Economics

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ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter4: Demand, Supply, And Market Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25P

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