Suppose a small country initially imports 100 units of a good. Then it imposes a tariff of $5 that reduces the quantity imported to 60 units. What is the net welfare change? Hint: Draw a diagram of the net welfare impacts of such a tariff and calculate the relevant area. O $100 O -$500

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Suppose a small country initially imports 100 units of a good. Then it imposes
a tariff of $5 that reduces the quantity imported to 60 units. What is the net
welfare change?
Hint: Draw a diagram of the net welfare impacts of such a tariff and calculate
the relevant area.
-$100
O $500
O+$150
O -$200
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