Use the following graph, where Sd and Dd are the domestic supply and demand for a product and Pc is the world price of that product, to answer the next question.
Sd + Q is the product supply curve after an import quota is imposed. A quota of y?w will result in a decrease of consumer surplus equal to area(s)
A. E.
B. E + F + G + H + J.
C. K.
D. E + F +K.
Answer: B
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