Economists mostly conclude that tariffs have what effect on welfare?
ARaise it for everyone
BLeave it quite unchanged
CReduce growth and welfare
DRaise growth in poor lands
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Reduce growth and welfare
There is near unanimous agreement that tariffs hurt growth and welfare while freer trade helps them.
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