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

question 144

Multiple Choice

If a quota 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:

Weak Axiom

In the context of consumer theory, the Weak Axiom of Revealed Preference (WARP) suggests that if a consumer chooses a bundle of goods A over bundle B when both are affordable, then they should not choose B when A is still affordable.

Revealed Preference

A theory that determines consumer choice based on the idea that preferences can be understood by observing consumer behavior and choices.

Insurance Agent

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Salary Increase

An upward adjustment to an employee's base compensation.