Assume That a Tariff Is Imposed on an Imported Product

question 269

Multiple Choice

Assume that a tariff is imposed on an imported product. The difference between the domestic price and the world price is captured by

• A) the government.
• B) domestic consumers.
• C) domestic producers.
• D) foreign exporters.

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