Impact of Trade Policy on Income Shares
A national government significantly increases tariffs on imported manufactured goods, which sharply reduces foreign competition for domestic producers in that sector. Assuming no other major economic changes, explain the likely effect of this policy on the distribution of national income between wages and profits. Justify your reasoning.
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