This paper intends to show that growth will not necessarily increase the tariff revenue of a country, assuming that the country always imposes a maximum revenue tariff. If there is an increase in import demand after growth, the maximum tariff revenue will increase. However, if there is a decrease in import demand after growth, the maximum tariff revenue will decrease. The offer curve approach is used in this study.
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