According to the graph shown, if the economy were operating under free trade and then imposed a tariff, the overall impact on surplus would be a net:

This graph demonstrates the domestic demand and supply for a good, as well as a tariff and the world price for that good.



A. gain of IJKL.

B. loss of IJKL.

C. loss of IL.

D. gain of FGHIJKL.


C. loss of IL.

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