The main redistribution effect of a tariff is the transfer of income fromA) domestic producers to domestic buyers.B) domestic buyers to domestic producers.C) domestic producers to domestic government.D) domestic government to domestic consumers.E) foreign producers to domestic consumers.
Question
The main redistribution effect of a tariff is the transfer of income fromA) domestic producers to domestic buyers.B) domestic buyers to domestic producers.C) domestic producers to domestic government.D) domestic government to domestic consumers.E) foreign producers to domestic consumers.
Solution
The main redistribution effect of a tariff is the transfer of income from domestic producers to domestic buyers.
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