When a Country That Imports a Particular Good Imposes an Import

question 186

Multiple Choice

When a country that imports a particular good imposes an import quota on that good,

• A)consumer surplus increases and total surplus increases in the market for that good.
• B)consumer surplus increases and total surplus decreases in the market for that good.
• C)consumer surplus decreases and total surplus increases in the market for that good.
• D)consumer surplus decreases and total surplus decreases in the market for that good.

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Definitions:

Public Companies

Companies that generally have a large number of issued shares and widespread ownership.

Segment Profit or Loss

The financial performance of a distinct part of a company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, resulting in its own net profit or loss.

External Customers

Individuals or entities that are not part of an organization but use or purchase its products or services.

Reconciliation

The process of ensuring that two sets of records (usually the balances of two accounts) are in agreement. It is a key accounting process.