The production side efficiency loss of a tariff is caused by

A) higher profits gained by foreign producers.
B) the expansion of relative inefficient domestic production.
C) the contraction of domestic consumption.
D) the increase in government revenue.


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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