Suppose that there is a negative externality associated with alcohol consumption in the United States (e.g., costs of publicly funded alcoholism treatment centers). What will happen to the social costs of this externality if the United States eliminates all tariffs on alcohol imports?
a. The social coasts will increase.
b. They will not change.
c. They will decrease.
d. The social costs will increase but be offset by the private losses associated with increased imports as the tariffs are eliminated.
Ans: a. The social coasts will increase.
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