Suppose that under free trade a final good F has a price of $1,000 and that the prices of two inputs, A and B, used in the production of F are PA = $300 and PB = 500 and that one unit each of A and B is used in producing one unit of F. Suppose also that a tariff of 20 percent is placed on good F, while imported inputs had tariffs of 20 percent and 30 percent respectively. Calculate the effective rate of tariff protection for domestic industry producing good F and interpret the meaning of your result (All steps must be shown to obtain full credit). Note: v = value added without tariff and v' = value added with tariff.

Suppose that under free trade a final good F has a price of $1,000 and that the prices of two inputs, A and B, used in the production of F are PA = $300 and PB = 500 and that one unit each of A and B is used in producing one unit of F. Suppose also that a tariff of 20 percent is placed on good F, while imported inputs had tariffs of 20 percent and 30 percent respectively. Calculate the effective rate of tariff protection for domestic industry producing good F and interpret the meaning of your result (All steps must be shown to obtain full credit). Note: v = value added without tariff and v' = value added with tariff.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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