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What is the primary purpose of setting an import quota?
What is the primary purpose of setting an import quota?
- To promote international trade relations.
- To ensure predictability in the quantity of imports. (correct)
- To increase the variety of goods available in the market.
- To decrease the prices of imported goods.
What is one of the main drawbacks of imposing import quotas?
What is one of the main drawbacks of imposing import quotas?
- They simplify trade regulations.
- They guarantee lower prices for consumers.
- They may lead to fewer exporting opportunities for all producers. (correct)
- They eliminate the need for detailed import documentation.
How do import quotas affect domestic job protection?
How do import quotas affect domestic job protection?
- They have no significant impact on job protection.
- They help protect jobs of domestic producers by limiting imports. (correct)
- They eliminate the need for local production.
- They reduce domestic job opportunities by promoting competition.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between quotas and tariffs in terms of protection for domestic markets?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between quotas and tariffs in terms of protection for domestic markets?
What administrative considerations are necessary when implementing import quotas?
What administrative considerations are necessary when implementing import quotas?
Flashcards
Import Quota
Import Quota
A physical limit on the quantity of goods imported into a country.
Quota Purpose
Quota Purpose
Used to protect domestic producers, act as a bargaining tool in trade, and safeguard strategic industries.
Quota Predictability
Quota Predictability
Import quotas offer certainty about the quantity of goods; the amount is fixed.
Quota Drawbacks
Quota Drawbacks
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Quota Complexity
Quota Complexity
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Study Notes
Import Quotas
- A quota is a physical limit on the amount of goods that can be imported or exported. It's a specific number or quantity.
- For example, a quota might limit imports to 10,000 units per year.
- Quotas can be useful for domestic producers. Limiting imported goods can increase the share of the market available for domestically made products.
- New Zealand is allowed to import up to 230,000 tons of sheep and goat meat a year to the EU, as an example of a quota.
Why Quotas Are Imposed
- Quotas allow countries to predict how much of a product will be imported from another country.
- If a country is unsure of the supply curve for a foreign product, quotas may provide more predictability than tariffs in these situations.
- Quotas can also be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.
Benefits of Import Quotas
- Protect jobs of domestic producers.
- Are a bargaining tool during trade negotiations.
- Protect strategic industries such as agriculture and defense.
- More protective than tariffs in situations of increasing imports.
Drawbacks of Import Quotas
- Reduce exporting opportunities for all producers.
- Can result in higher prices for consumers.
- Quotas are complex, requiring detailed records of product quantities from each country.
- Difficult to measure precise protection offered by a quota.
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