Figure 9-6 -Refer to Figure 9-6. the Area C + D

question 63

Multiple Choice

Figure 9-6
-Refer to Figure 9-6. The area C + D + E + F represents

• A)the decrease in consumer surplus caused by the tariff.
• B)the decrease in total surplus caused by the tariff.
• C)the deadweight loss of the tariff minus government revenue raised by the tariff.
• D)the deadweight loss of the tariff plus government revenue raised by the tariff.

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