17. If a small country produces 100 units of product X and consumes 140 units at a price of $2 under free trade. But the imposition of a tariff leads to a situation where domestic price is $2.20, domestic production is 120 units, and domestic consumption is 125 units, then the gain in producer surplus in this country because of the tariff is. a) $1.00 B) $22.00. c) $24.00 d) $ 26.50
17. If a small country produces 100 units of product X and consumes 140 units at a price of $2 under free trade. But the imposition of a tariff leads to a situation where domestic price is $2.20, domestic production is 120 units, and domestic consumption is 125 units, then the gain in producer surplus in this country because of the tariff is. a) $1.00 B) $22.00. c) $24.00 d) $ 26.50
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Transcribed Image Text:17. If a small country produces 100 units of product X and consumes 140 units at a price of $2 under free trade. But the imposition of a
tariff leads to a situation where domestic price is $2.20, domestic production is 120 units, and domestic consumption is 125 units, then
the gain in producer surplus in this country because of the tariff is. a) $1.00 B) $22.00.
c) $24.00 d) $ 26.50
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