Rent Seeking in the Form of Lobbying for an Increase

question 3

Multiple Choice

Rent seeking in the form of lobbying for an increase in import tariffs by domestic producers

• A) increases consumer surplus.
• B) increases total welfare.
• C) increases the deadweight loss.
• D) None of the above.

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