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Question -

Distinguish between the following

(i) Strategic and Minority sale

(ii) Bilateral and Multi-lateral trade

(iii) Tariff and Non-tariff barriers.



Answer -

(i)

 

Strategic Sale

Minority Sale

(a)

It refers to the sale of a stake of a PSU amounting to 51% to a private sector bidder with the highest bid.

It refers to the sale of stake of a PSU which can be less than or equal to 49% to a private sector bidder.

(b)

Change in ownership handed over to the major stakeholder

Ownership stays with the government due to virtue of holding 51% or more of the stake.

 (ii)

 

Bilateral Trade

Multilateral Trade

(a)

Exchange of goods between two nations promoting trade

It is a trade agreement between three or more nations

(b)

It provides equal opportunities to both the participating nation

Provides equal opportunity to all the members of the trade agreement

 (iii)

 

Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Barriers

(a)

It refers to the tax that is imposed by the country in order to offer protection to the existing industries.

Refers to barriers which are government policies and practices that restrict foreign trade.

(b)

Tariff barriers raise the price of the product but have a limited effect on demand

It is more effective in raising demand

 

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