alleryStart learning →Why is an optimal tariff a beggar thy neighbor policy?
AIt lowers neighbour prices
BIt hurts the other's welfare
CIt raises neighbour exports
DIt forces neighbour free trade
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It hurts the other's welfare
The importing country gains while the welfare of the other country grows worse at the same time.
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