How large are terms of trade gains from trade restrictions for small countries in reality? What about for large countries like the U.S.?
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Terms of trade refer to the ratio at which a country can trade its exports for imports. Gains from trade restrictions occur when a country imposes tariffs or quotas, potentially improving its ToT by allowing it to sell exports at higher prices while paying lower Show more…
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