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100% free · No login to startQuestion 1981
A small country in trade theory is defined as one that:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Cannot influence world prices
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: “Small” refers to price-taking behavior. Wrong: A, C, D: Not the definition.
Question 1982
When a small country imposes a tariff, domestic price:
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Correct answer: B — Rises by the full amount of the tariff
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Small countries are price takers; tariff fully raises domestic price. Wrong: A, C, D: Not correct.
Question 1983
Tariffs reduce imports because:
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Correct answer: B — They raise domestic prices
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Higher prices reduce consumption and imports. Wrong: A, C, D: Opposite.
Question 1984
Consumer surplus falls under a tariff because:
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Correct answer: A — Prices rise
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Higher prices reduce consumer welfare. Wrong: B, C, D: Not correct.
Question 1985
Producer surplus rises under a tariff because:
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Correct answer: A — Domestic producers receive higher prices
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Tariffs raise domestic prices, benefiting producers. Wrong: B, C, D: Incorrect.
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Question 1986
Government tariff revenue equals:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Import quantity × tariff per unit
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Revenue is tariff × imports. Wrong: B, C, D: Not definitions.
Question 1987
Deadweight loss from tariffs arises because:
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Correct answer: B — Inefficient producers enter and consumers lose beneficial trades
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Tariffs distort production and reduce consumption. Wrong: A, C, D: Not causes of deadweight loss.
Question 1988
In a large country, a tariff may improve welfare if:
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Correct answer: B — Terms-of-trade gain exceeds deadweight loss
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Large countries can shift some burden to exporters. Wrong: A, C, D: Incorrect.
Question 1989
Export subsidies cause domestic prices to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Rise
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Producers shift output to exports, reducing domestic supply. Wrong: A, C, D: Not accurate.
Question 1990
Export subsidies reduce national welfare because:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — They distort production and transfer income abroad
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Subsidies misallocate resources and lower welfare. Wrong: A, C, D: Opposite.
Question 1991
Countervailing duties are imposed to:
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Correct answer: B — Offset subsidized exports
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: They counteract unfair export subsidies. Wrong: A, C, D: Not correct.
Question 1992
A free trade area (FTA):
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Correct answer: A — Eliminates internal barriers but keeps independent external policies
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: FTAs remove internal barriers but keep separate external policies. Wrong: B, C, D: Not FTA features.
Question 1993
A customs union:
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Correct answer: B — Has free internal trade and a common external tariff
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Customs unions unify external trade policy. Wrong: A, C, D: Incorrect.
Question 1994
A common market adds to a customs union by allowing:
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Correct answer: A — Free movement of factors of production
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Common markets allow labor and capital mobility. Wrong: B, C, D: Not definitions.
Question 1995
An economic union requires:
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Correct answer: B — Common institutions and coordinated economic policies
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Economic unions integrate policies and institutions. Wrong: A, C, D: Not accurate.
Question 1996
A monetary union occurs when:
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Correct answer: A — Countries adopt a common currency
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Monetary unions share a currency. Wrong: B, C, D: Incorrect.
Question 1997
The eurozone is an example of:
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Correct answer: B — A monetary union
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Eurozone members share a common currency. Wrong: A, C, D: Not correct.
Question 1998
Trade restrictions are often justified by:
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Correct answer: A — Protecting infant industries
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Infant industry protection is a common argument. Wrong: B, C, D: Not justifications.
Question 1999
Tariffs may be used to:
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Correct answer: B — Protect domestic industries
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Tariffs shield domestic producers from foreign competition. Wrong: A, C, D: Opposite.
Question 2000
Quotas differ from tariffs because:
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Correct answer: A — Quotas limit quantity; tariffs raise price
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Quotas cap volume; tariffs change prices. Wrong: B, C, D: Incorrect.
Question 2001
VERs typically benefit:
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Correct answer: B — Exporting countries
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Exporters capture quota rents. Wrong: A, C, D: Not accurate.
Question 2002
Export subsidies in large countries cause:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — World prices to fall
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Increased exports push world prices down. Wrong: A, C, D: Incorrect.
Question 2003
Deadweight loss from tariffs includes:
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Correct answer: B — Inefficient production and lost consumption
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Tariffs distort both production and consumption. Wrong: A, C, D: Opposite.
Question 2004
A country may gain from a tariff only if:
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Correct answer: B — It is large and terms-of-trade gains exceed losses
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Large countries can shift some burden to exporters. Wrong: A, C, D: Not correct.
Question 2005
Export subsidies reduce welfare because:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — They misallocate resources and cost taxpayers
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Subsidies distort markets and impose fiscal costs. Wrong: A, C, D: Not accurate.
Question 2006
Trading blocs increase integration by:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Reducing barriers among members
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Blocs reduce internal barriers. Wrong: A, C, D: Opposite.
Question 2007
A free trade area differs from a customs union because:
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Correct answer: B — FTAs allow independent external trade policies
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: FTAs do not unify external tariffs. Wrong: A, C, D: Incorrect.
Question 2008
A common market allows:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Goods, services, and factor mobility
Explanation: ✔ Why correct: Common markets include factor mobility. Wrong: A, C, D: Too narrow.
Question 2009
The FX market is considered the world’s largest financial market because:
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Correct answer: B — Daily turnover exceeds USD 6 trillion
Explanation: ✘ Why others wrong: A: FX trades currencies, not bonds. C: FX operates 24 hours globally, not limited to US hours. D: FX includes institutions and individuals.
Question 2010
The FX market operates 24 hours a day because:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — It spans all global time zones
Explanation: ✘ Why others wrong: A: Multiple countries trade simultaneously. C: Electronic trading helps, but is not the reason for 24-hour operation. D: Governments do not mandate 24-hour trading.
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