Given the Following Information Pertaining to Large Country a with Respect

question 34

Multiple Choice

Given the following information pertaining to large country A with respect to good X Under free trade and with a tariff in place:
$\begin{array} { l r } \text { domestic price of X under free trade } & \$ 100 \\\text { world price of X under free trade } & \$ 100 \\\text { domestic price of X with tariff in place } & \$ 103 \\\text { world price of X with tariff in place } & \$ 98 \\\text { domestic production of X under free trade } & 40 \text { units } \\\text { domestic production of X with tariff in place } & 50 \text { units } \\\text { consumption of X under free trade } & 100 \text { units } \\\text { consumption of X with tariff in place } & 80 \text { units }\end{array}$
What is the loss of consumer surplus in country A that occurs because of the imposition of the tariff?

• A) $45
• B) $150
• C) $270
• D). $300

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Definitions:

Loss

The result when an entity's expenses exceed its revenues, leading to a negative net income or deficit in its financial results.

Tax Liability

The amount of tax owed to the government by an individual, corporation, or other entity in a specific period.

Taxable Income

The amount of income that is subject to income tax after all deductions and exemptions.

Corporate Income Tax Schedule

A chart or plan detailing the rates at which corporate income is taxed by the government at different income levels.