The following graph shows the domestic supply of and demand for soybeans in Guatemala. The world price (Pw) of soybeans is $540 per ton and is represented by the horizontal black line. Throughout the question, assume that the amount demanded by any one country does not affect the world price of soybeans and that there are no transportation or transaction costs associated with international trade in soybeans. Also, assume that domestic suppliers will satisfy domestic demand as much as possible before any exporting or importing takes place. TRICKY YALL 855 820 PRICE (Dollars per ton) 785 750 715 680 645 610 575 540 Domestic Demand 105 0 40 A Domestic Supply Pu NO 120 160 200 240 260 320 340 400 QUANTITY (Tons of soybeans) If Guatemala is open to international trade in soybeans without any restrictions, it will import Suppose the Guatemalan government wants to reduce imports to exactly 160 tons of soybeans to help domestic producers. A tariff of tons of soybeans. per

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The following graph shows the domestic supply of and demand for soybeans in Guatemala. The world price (Pw) of soybeans is $540 per ton and is
represented by the horizontal black line. Throughout the question, assume that the amount demanded by any one country does not affect the world
price of soybeans and that there are no transportation or transaction costs associated with international trade in soybeans. Also, assume that domestic
suppliers will satisfy domestic demand as much as possible before any exporting or importing takes place.
TRICKY
YALL
855
820
PRICE (Dollars per ton)
785
750
715
680
645
610
575
540
Domestic Demand
105
0 40
A
Domestic Supply
Pu
NO 120 160 200 240 260 320 340 400
QUANTITY (Tons of soybeans)
If Guatemala is open to international trade in soybeans without any restrictions, it will import
Suppose the Guatemalan government wants to reduce imports to exactly 160 tons of soybeans to help domestic producers. A tariff of
tons of soybeans.
per
Transcribed Image Text:The following graph shows the domestic supply of and demand for soybeans in Guatemala. The world price (Pw) of soybeans is $540 per ton and is represented by the horizontal black line. Throughout the question, assume that the amount demanded by any one country does not affect the world price of soybeans and that there are no transportation or transaction costs associated with international trade in soybeans. Also, assume that domestic suppliers will satisfy domestic demand as much as possible before any exporting or importing takes place. TRICKY YALL 855 820 PRICE (Dollars per ton) 785 750 715 680 645 610 575 540 Domestic Demand 105 0 40 A Domestic Supply Pu NO 120 160 200 240 260 320 340 400 QUANTITY (Tons of soybeans) If Guatemala is open to international trade in soybeans without any restrictions, it will import Suppose the Guatemalan government wants to reduce imports to exactly 160 tons of soybeans to help domestic producers. A tariff of tons of soybeans. per
TRICKY
YALL
PRICE (Dollars per ton)
THE
750
715
680
645
610
575
540
505
Domestic Demand
0
40
Domestic Supply
60 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400
QUANTITY (Tons of soybeans)
tons of soybeans.
Suppose the Guatemalan government wants to reduce imports to exactly 160 tons of soybeans to help domestic producers. A tariff of s
ton will achieve this.
If Guatemala is open to international trade in soybeans without any restrictions, it will import
A tariff set at this level would raise 1
in revenue for the Guatemalan government.
per
Transcribed Image Text:TRICKY YALL PRICE (Dollars per ton) THE 750 715 680 645 610 575 540 505 Domestic Demand 0 40 Domestic Supply 60 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 QUANTITY (Tons of soybeans) tons of soybeans. Suppose the Guatemalan government wants to reduce imports to exactly 160 tons of soybeans to help domestic producers. A tariff of s ton will achieve this. If Guatemala is open to international trade in soybeans without any restrictions, it will import A tariff set at this level would raise 1 in revenue for the Guatemalan government. per
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