Trade Barriers and Economic Policies Quiz

Dive into trade policy with our quiz on tariffs, trade barriers, protectionism, and economic strategies affecting global commerce.

#1

Which of the following is an example of a tariff?

Subsidies provided to domestic producers
Quotas on imports
Tax imposed on imported goods
Trade agreements between nations
#2

What is the primary purpose of imposing trade barriers?

To encourage international trade
To protect domestic industries
To promote foreign investment
To standardize global market prices
#3

Which organization oversees international trade agreements and dispute resolutions?

World Bank
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
United Nations (UN)
#4

What is an example of a subsidy as a trade barrier?

Export tariffs
Quotas on imports
Financial assistance to domestic producers
Voluntary export restraints
#5

What is the term for a tax imposed on goods that are traded internationally?

Subsidy
Quota
Tariff
Embargo
#6

What is the term for a form of trade barrier where a country restricts the quantity of a good that can be imported over a specific period?

Tariff
Quota
Subsidy
Embargo
#7

What is the term for the practice of selling goods in a foreign country at a price lower than the domestic price?

Dumping
Subsidy
Tariff
Quota
#8

What does the term 'protectionism' refer to in economics?

Promoting free trade policies
Imposing trade barriers to protect domestic industries
Encouraging foreign investment
Eliminating all trade barriers
#9

Which of the following is NOT a non-tariff trade barrier?

Quotas
Embargoes
Import tariffs
Voluntary export restraints
#10

What is the effect of a trade barrier on consumer choices?

Increases variety of imported goods
Reduces choices available to consumers
Has no impact on consumer choices
Increases competition among domestic producers
#11

What is the term used to describe the complete absence of trade barriers?

Autarky
Protectionism
Globalization
Free trade
#12

Which of the following is an example of a trade barrier implemented for national security reasons?

Import quotas
Export subsidies
Embargoes
Trade agreements
#13

What is the term for a government policy that seeks to maintain a favorable balance of trade by limiting imports?

Import substitution
Export promotion
Trade liberalization
Trade deficit reduction
#14

What is the term for an agreement between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate trade barriers between them?

Tariff
Embargo
Quota
Trade agreement
#15

What is the 'infant industry argument' often used to justify?

Maintaining free trade policies
Imposing tariffs to protect emerging domestic industries
Encouraging import quotas
Promoting foreign investment
#16

What is the primary purpose of a voluntary export restraint (VER)?

To limit exports from the importing country
To encourage free trade agreements
To avoid the imposition of tariffs
To restrict imports into the exporting country
#17

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of imposing trade barriers?

Increased domestic employment
Higher consumer prices
Reduced international trade
Expansion of global markets

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