The "optimum tariff rate" for a country is that rate which, assuming no retaliation, 1. maximizes...
The "optimum tariff rate" for a country is that rate which, assuming no retaliation,
1. maximizes the country’s quantity of imports.
2. maximizes the country’s welfare.
3. maximizes the country’s balance of trade
4. maximizes the country’s terms of trade.
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