Working Paper

Tariffs and the Macroeconomy: Evidence from the USA


Abstract: This paper examines the macroeconomic impact of tariffs. The effects of unilateral tariff changes are reviewed in a variety of theoretical models. Three different sets of data are consistent with the hypothesis that tariff rates have no significant effect on a system consisting of the real exchange rate, the real trade balance, and real output (both foreign and domestic) .

Keywords: Foreign exchange rates; Balance of trade; Tariff;

Status: Published in International Finance Discussion Papers

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: International Finance Discussion Papers

Publication Date: 1989-11

Number: 365