Question

An import restriction (tariff or quota) creates a net loss in welfare for the importing nation because:___________

a. Domestic production rises in the importing country
b. Income is transferred from consumers in the importing nation to domestic producers
c. Income is transferred from consumers in the importing nation to their government
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

An import restriction as the term implies is done to limit the amount of a certain good that is imported into the country. Usually this is done to protect the domestic producers of the good in question who are not be as efficient as the country being imported from and so charge higher prices.

The people in the economy will experience a net loss in welfare because they will now be paying higher prices and as well will be transferring some of their income to their government because import restrictions like tariffs will see their costs passed on to the consumer.