If a Tariff Is Imposed on Imports of Shrimp into the United

question 77

Multiple Choice

If a tariff is imposed on imports of shrimp into the United States,U.S.consumer surplus from shrimp will ________ and U.S.producer surplus from shrimp will ________.

• A) increase; increase
• B) increase; decrease
• C) decrease; increase
• D) decrease; decrease
• E) increase; not change

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overhead, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.

Net Sales

Revenue from goods or services sold minus returns, allowances, and discounts.

Return On Equity (ROE)

A measure of financial performance, calculated by dividing net income by shareholder equity, indicating how well a company uses investments to generate earnings growth.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds over a period, typically noted on the income statement.