Optimal Tariff 1


P = a - bQ (Q = Home demand)

P = c + fQ (Q = Home supply)

P = g + hQ (Q = Foreign export supply)

a c g Opt Tariff
b f h Domestic Welfare Gain
Price (Home) Price (World) Price (Free) Producer Gain
Demand (Home) Supply (Home) Import Volume Consumer Loss
Demand (Home) (no tariff) Supply (Home) (no tariff) Import Volume (no tariff) Tariff Revenue

by Peter Lohmander 2002-09-25