Denmark is an importer of computer chips and adds a $5 per chip tariff to the world price of $12 per chip. Suppose Denmark removes the tariff. Which of the following outcomes is not possible?

a. More Danish-produced chips are sold in Denmark.
b. More foreign-produced chips are sold in Denmark.
c. Danish consumers of chips become better off.
d. Total surplus in the Danish chip market increases.

a

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