Suppose a Small Island Nation Imports Sugar for Its Population

question 94

Multiple Choice

Suppose a small island nation imports sugar for its population at the world price of $1,500 per ton. The domestic market for sugar is shown below. If the government provides a subsidy of $500 per ton, then producer surplus will be ______ per day.

• A)$0
• B)$1,000
• C)$4,000
• D)$8,000

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Definitions:

Element

A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom, distinguished by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus.

Isotope

Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, leading to different atomic masses but the same chemical behavior.

Neutrons

Tiny particles located within an atom's nucleus, possessing no electrical charge and having a mass that is marginally higher than protons.

Isotope

Variants of an element that contain the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei.