alleryStart learning →What is an optimal tariff designed to do?
AEnd all imports of a good
BMaximise exporters' revenue
CEqualise prices worldwide
DMaximise its own welfare
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Maximise its own welfare
An optimal tariff is set to maximise the imposing country's own welfare, at the expense of others.
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