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Governments impose import duties for the following reasons EXCEPT

Governments impose import duties for the following reasons EXCEPT
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  • A To raise revenue for other services
  • B To act as a retaliatory measure against other governments
  • C To discourage the redistribution of income at home
  • D To protect home industries from external competition
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Import duties can be imposed to raise government revenue, protect domestic industries from foreign competition and, in some circumstances, serve as a retaliatory measure against another country. Discouraging the redistribution of income at home is not a purpose of import duties.

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