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Welfare Impact of Import Tariffs and Quotas PE PL+a PL A B F QD Q Z H m C Qm D 18) Based on the graph above, the sources of welfare losses to society originating from t imposition of tariffs are: I a) Reduced imports. b) Increased production by less efficient domestic producers relative to foreign producers c) Rent-seeking costs d) All of the above

Welfare Impact of Import Tariffs and Quotas PE PL+a PL A B F QD Q Z H m C Qm D 18) Based on the graph above, the sources of welfare losses to society originating from t imposition of tariffs are: I a) Reduced imports. b) Increased production by less efficient domestic producers relative to foreign producers c) Rent-seeking costs d) All of the above

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