Jacob Viner Originally Envisioned a Situation Where, in the Demand/supply

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Essay

Jacob Viner originally envisioned a situation where, in the demand/supply graph of a trade-diverting customs union, the demand curve was vertical and all supply curves (including the supply curve of domestic producers) were horizontal. In this situation, could the trade-diverting customs union ever enhance the home country's (country A's) welfare? Explain.

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