35 30 Domesti demand 25 O 20 A 15 10 Domestic supply 10 20 30 40 50 60 Quantity (thousands per month) This represents the domestic market for widgets. Free trade is allowed and the current world price is $12. Consider that the government decides to impose a tariff of $2 on widgets. As a result, consumer surplus, in thousands, is equal to $60 O $120 $196 $280

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demand
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15
10
Domestic
supply
10
20
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60
Quantity (thousands per month)
This represents the domestic market for widgets. Free trade is allowed and the current world price is $12. Consider that the government decides to impose a tariff of $2 on widgets. As a result, consumer
surplus, in thousands, is equal to
$60
$120
$196
$280
Price ($)
Transcribed Image Text:35 30 Domestic demand 25 20 15 10 Domestic supply 10 20 30 40 50 60 Quantity (thousands per month) This represents the domestic market for widgets. Free trade is allowed and the current world price is $12. Consider that the government decides to impose a tariff of $2 on widgets. As a result, consumer surplus, in thousands, is equal to $60 $120 $196 $280 Price ($)
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