Figure 9-8 -Refer to Figure 9-8.The Change in Total Surplus in This

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Multiple Choice

Figure 9-8

-Refer to Figure 9-8.The change in total surplus in this market because of trade is

• A)D, and this area represents a loss of total surplus because of trade.
• B)D, and this area represents a gain in total surplus because of trade.
• C)B + D, and this area represents a loss of total surplus because of trade.
• D)B + D, and this area represents a gain in total surplus because of trade.

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Commercial Harvest

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Foreign Species

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