Refer to the information provided in Figure 33.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 33.5Refer to Figure 33.5. The domestic price of oil is $130 per barrel, and the world price of oil is $120 per barrel. If the domestic government imposes a tariff of $________ per barrel, it will eliminate all oil imports and achieve tariff revenues of $________.

A. 5; 45 million
B. 10; 120 million
C. 5; 20 million
D. 10; zero


Answer: D

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