Question1. Provide  the arguments in favor of trade restrictions, and what are the counterarguments? According to most economists, do any of these arguments really justify trade restrictions? Describe.

Question2. State what, if anything, each of the following does to the supply or demand of loanable funds.

a. net capital outflow increases at each interest rate

b. domestic investment increases at each interest rate

c. the government deficit increases

d. private saving increases

Question3. What effect do protectionist policies have on the trade deficit?

Question4. Describe why policy lags could make stabilization policies counterproductive.

Question5. Describe three costs of inflation.