Import Protections Are Often Imposed Because

question 157

Multiple Choice

Import protections are often imposed because:

• A)import protections increase total surplus,even though some groups are harmed.
• B)groups representing import-competing industries are more cohesive than consumers.
• C)benefits to producers outweigh the costs to the consumer.
• D)the loss in consumer surplus is usually quite small.

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