The Figure Given Below Shows the Market for Computers in the U.S

question 15

Multiple Choice

The figure given below shows the market for computers in the U.S. The domestic price line inclusive of the tariff lies above the international price line. D_d and S_d are the domestic demand and supply curves of computers respectively. The imposition of a tariff on computers caused the surplus of the U.S. consumers to _____ by _____.

• A)fall; $10 million
• B)fall; $40million
• C)rise; $76 million
• D)fall; $78 million

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