The figure below shows the national market for mopeds in a small country. Dd and Sd are the domestic demand and supply curves of mopeds, respectively. Initially, the country's government has a tariff on imports of mopeds. 
The figure below shows the marginal external benefit curve (MEB) of the country from the production of domestic mopeds.
What will be the impact on the national well-being if, instead of imposing a tariff of $50 per unit, the government provides a subsidy of $50 per unit to the domestic manufacturers
of mopeds?
A. The national welfare will decline by $5 million.
B. The national welfare will decline by $2.5 million.
C. The national welfare will increase by $10.75 million.
D. The national welfare will increase by $5 million.
Answer: D
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a. sales taxes. b. excise taxes. c. social insurance taxes. d. consumption taxes.
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