A-LevelEconomicsInternational economic issues9708/12 · May/June 2016 · Q271 Mark

Which statement is not a valid justification for an import tariff?

Atariff will prevent imported inflation.

Btariff will prevent unfair foreign competition.

Ctariff will protect a developing industry.

Dtariff will protect an industry in decline.

✓ Correct answer

A: tariff will prevent imported inflation.

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Topic: International economic issues, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Economics, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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