Question

Suppose that Colombia imports cars from Australia. The free market price is $9,200.00 per car. If the tariff on imports in Colombia is initially 38%, Colombians pay ________ per car.
One of the accomplishments of the Uruguay Round that took place between 1986 and 1993 was significant across-the-board tariff cuts for industrial countries, as well as many developing countries. Suppose that as a result of the Uruguay Round, Colombia reduces its import tariffs to 19%. Assuming the price of cars is still $9,200.00 per car, consumers now pay the price of ________ per car.
Based on the calculations and the scenarios presented, the Uruguay Round most likely _________ in Colombia and ________ in Australia.

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Colombians pay $ 12,696,000 per car.

2) Consumers now pay the price of $10,948,000 per car.

Explanation:

1) Given that Colombia imports cars from Australia, and the free market price is $ 9,200.00 per car, if the tariff on imports in Colombia is initially 38%, Colombians pay $ 12,696,000 per car.

This arises from the following calculation:

9,200.00 x 1.38 = X

12.696.00 = X

2) Since that as a result of the Uruguay Round, Colombia reduces its import tariffs to 19%. Assuming the price of cars is still $ 9,200.00 per car, consumers now pay the price of $10,948,000 per car.

This arises from the following calculation:

9,200,000 x 1.19 = X

10,948,000 = X