Tariff: the most beautiful word in the dictionary?
Edward J. Balistreri, Duane Acklie College of Business Yeutter Institute Chair Suraiya Binte Ali, PhD Student in Economics Christine McDaniel, Mercatus Center, George Mason University and the Yeutter Institute
Abstract
We consider the welfare impacts of US tariff policy at the levels proposed by President Trump. A transparent trade model reveals sizable welfare losses for the US, and these losses explode under more elaborate general-equilibrium models of trade.
Read the Full ArticleYeutter Institute Newsletter
Stay up to date with all the latest Yeutter Institute information and upcoming events delivered straight to your inbox.
Yeutter Institute News
CHECK OUT OUR
For Students Page
Learn more about the programming we offer students, ranging from a minor in International Trade to a student fellowship program!

Trade Policy Toolkit
The Trade Policy Toolkit is a roundup of useful classroom content from our Institute. You'll find dialogues on numerous facets of international trade to supplement your classroom. Whether you teach business, economics, agriculture, politics and policy, or global studies, there is something here for you to help your students examine trade’s connection to your subject area — and why it matters.
About the Yeutter Institute
The vision of University of Nebraska alumnus and renowned trade expert Clayton Yeutter, the Yeutter Institute connects academic disciplines related to law, business and agriculture to prepare students for leadership roles in international trade and finance, support interdisciplinary research and increase public understanding of these issues.
Subscribe to the Yeutter Institute Newsletter
Stay up to date with all the latest Yeutter Institute information and upcoming events delivered straight to your inbox.
SubscribeSupport the Yeutter Institute
Every day, we act on Clayton Yeutter’s foresight that students must be “broad and creative and global in their thinking.” Clayton was a game changer in international trade. Join us in making his legacy a game changer for students by supporting our integrated teaching, research and public engagement mission.
Give