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To: Mojave

Let’s say that, in 1980 the average tariff was 10%; in 1986 the average tariff was 5%. What was the effective tariff rate in 1986, given that the tariff rate was cut in half, but applied to 20% more products?


535 posted on 05/12/2009 4:12:33 PM PDT by PugetSoundSoldier (Indignation over the sting of truth is the defense of the indefensible)
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To: PugetSoundSoldier
Let’s say that, in 1980 the average tariff was 10%; in 1986 the average tariff was 5%.

I already asked you to explain your term.

Again:

...what are the metrics for determining what the "average tariff" is for purposes of the question?

Is it measured against all imported products or only those subjected to tariff.

540 posted on 05/12/2009 4:21:44 PM PDT by Mojave (Don't blame me. I voted for McClintock.)
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