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Consequences of Flawed Economic Models
The application of economic models in policymaking carries significant risks if the models themselves are flawed. Inadequately built or poorly tested models can lead to misguided forecasts and decisions, potentially resulting in disastrous policies with severe negative impacts on the economy and society.
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A government's economic advisors use a model to forecast the impact of a new trade tariff. The model assumes that domestic consumers will not change their purchasing habits in response to price increases. Based on this model, the government implements the tariff, expecting a large increase in revenue. In reality, consumers are highly sensitive to price changes. What is the most likely outcome resulting from this flawed model?
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