Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
Tariffs, import quotas, product standards, and subsidies are some of the primary policy tools a government can use in enacting protectionist policies.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
Assertion (A): Trade policy relates with protection from imports in two forms: tariffs and quotas.
Reason (R): Quotas specify the quality of goods which can be imported.
Explanation:
The trade policy of a country is a set of rules and regulations that govern its international trade. It includes measures taken by the government to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. Two common forms of trade protection are tariffs and quotas.
Tariffs:
- A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods. It increases the price of imported goods, making them less competitive compared to domestic products.
- Tariffs are used to protect domestic industries by making imported goods more expensive, thus encouraging consumers to buy domestic products.
- The purpose of imposing tariffs is to restrict the quantity of imports and protect domestic producers from competition.
Quotas:
- A quota is a limit or restriction on the quantity of a specific good that can be imported into a country.
- Quotas specify the quantity or volume of goods that can be imported within a given period.
- The purpose of imposing quotas is to limit the quantity of imports and protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
- Quotas can be set based on the quality, quantity, or value of goods being imported.
Analysis:
The assertion states that trade policy relates to protection from imports through tariffs and quotas. This is true as both tariffs and quotas are measures used by governments to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
The reason states that quotas specify the quality of goods that can be imported. This is incorrect as quotas do not specify the quality of goods, but rather the quantity or volume of goods that can be imported.
Conclusion:
- The assertion is true as trade policy does relate to protection from imports through tariffs and quotas.
- The reason is false as quotas do not specify the quality of goods that can be imported.
- Therefore, option C is the correct answer.