The accompanying table shows the Canadian domestic demand schedule and domestic supply schedule for apples. Suppose that

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The accompanying table shows the Canadian domestic demand schedule and domestic supply schedule for apples. Suppose that the world price of apples is $0.30 per apple.

Quantity of apples demanded (thousands) Quantity of apples supplied (thousands) Price of apple $1.00 2 11 0.90 4 10 0.80


a. Draw the Canadian domestic supply curve and domestic demand curve.

b. With free trade, how many apples will Canada import or export? Suppose that the Canadian government imposes a tariff on apples of $0.20 per apple.

c. How many apples will Canada import or export after introduction of the tariff?

d. In your diagram, shade the gain or loss to the economy as a whole from the introduction of this tariff.

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Macroeconomics

ISBN: 978-1319120054

3rd Canadian edition

Authors: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells, Iris Au, Jack Parkinson

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