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Explain the Advantages and Disadvantages of Imposing Trade Restrictions

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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of imposing trade restrictions.


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Consumer Surplus

The differential in the total price consumers are interested and capable of paying for a product or service and the actual price paid.

Producer Surplus

The gap between the price sellers are ready to accept for a good and the actual price obtained.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to an underproduction or overproduction of that good or service.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium outcome is not achieved or when the market does not allocate resources at the optimal point.

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