If protective import-restricting quota are imposed by a country, all of the following groups benefit EXCEPT

A) domestic producers in the affected industry.
B) domestic consumers in the affected industry.
C) employees of domestic producers in the affected industry.
D) importers that are able to obtain the rights to sell imported items in the affected industry.


Answer: B

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