Tariffs and quotas create a loss in social welfare because

A) producer surplus declines.
B) revenues from tariffs are misspent.
C) consumer surplus declines.
D) All of the above.

C

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a. dangerous the job. b. pleasant the working conditions. c. prestigious the work environment of the occupation. d. desirable the location of the job.

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