Question 6: Distinguish between the following
(i) Strategic and Minority sale
(ii) Bilateral and Multi-lateral trade
(iii) Tariff and Non-tariff barriers.
Answer:
(i) Strategic and Minority sale
S.No. |
Strategic Sale |
Minority Sale |
a. |
Strategic Sale refers to the sale of 51% or more stake of a PSU to the private sector who bids the highest.
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Minority Sale refers to the sale of less than 49% stake of a PSU to the private sector.
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b. |
The ownership of PSU is handed over to the private sector.
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The ownership of PSU still remains with the government as it holds 51% of stakes.
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(ii) Bilateral and Multi-lateral trade
S.No. |
Bilateral Trade |
Multi-lateral Trade |
a. |
It is a trade agreement between two countries.
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It is a trade agreement among more than two countries.
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b. |
This is an agreement that provides equal opportunities to both the countries.
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This is an agreement that provides equal opportunities to all the member countries in the international market.
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(iii) Tariff and Non-tariff barriers.
S.No. |
Tariff Barriers |
Non-tariff Barriers |
a. |
It refers to the tax imposed on the imports by the country to protect its domestic industries.
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It refers to the restrictions other than taxes, imposed on imports by the country.
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b. |
It includes custom duties, export-import duties.
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It includes quotes and licenses.
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c. |
It is imposed on the physical units (like per tonne) or on value of the goods imported.
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It is imposed on the quantity and quality of the goods imported.
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