(Figure: Supply and Demand at Home) In the situation illustrated by the figure, the monopoly firm's quantity produced after a quota is imposed ________, thus leading to a worse situation for the employees of the firm compared with a free-trade situation.

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When a quota is imposed, the monopoly firm's quantity produced decreases, leading to a reduction in employment, thus leading to a worse situation for the employees of the firm compared with a free-trade situation.

(Figure: Supply and Demand at Home) in the Situation Illustrated