Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

Indian government reduced the tariff on import of handicrafts from foreign countries. The tariff was 60% earlier, which was now reduced to 30%. According to you, which of the following would be the result?

Options:

There would be a surplus in BoP account

There would be a deficit in BoP account

 

It will not effect the BoP account

 

None of the above

Correct Answer:

There would be a deficit in BoP account

 

Explanation:

As, import promoting policies are being laid by the government, it will lead to an increase in the imports of the country. Due to increase in imports, there would be a negative shift in the balance of payment position. Due wo which deficit BoP may take place.