The figure below shows the market for MP3 players in a small country. Dd and Sd are the domestic demand and domestic supply curves of the MP3 players. QQ is the quota quantity. If the government auctions the import licenses, the quota on MP3 players will result in a(n) ________ in the national well-being by

A. decrease; $85 million.
B. increase; $50 million.
C. increase; $195 million.
D. decrease; $35 million.


Answer: D

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