Which of the Following Methods of Import Protection Leads to the Largest

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods of import protection leads to the largest deadweight loss for the importing country?

• A)dumping
• B)tariff
• C)countervailing duty
• D)quota
• E)import duty

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