GCE Commerce 1990 Question 81

Question 81

Foreign Trade

Which of the following is not a reason for imposing a tariff? To

  1. A.correct an adverse balance of payments
  2. B.raise revenue for the government
  3. C.encourage imports
  4. D.protect infant industries
  5. E.encourage the consumption of home-produced goods
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (encourage imports)

Explanation

A tariff makes imports dearer, so it discourages imports.