Figure 17-12
-If the country illustrated in Figure 17-12 is initially trading without restrictions at a world price of $1.00, net welfare loss as a result of a tariff of $0.50 per unit is represented by area

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Figure 17-12 
-If the country illustrated in Figure 17-12 is initially trading without restrictions at a world price of $1.00, net welfare loss as a result of a tariff of $0.50 per unit is represented by area

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The net welfare loss due to a tariff is typically represented by the deadweight loss, which includes the areas of inefficiency in production and consumption. In this case, areas i and f represent these inefficiencies.

Figure 17-12 -If the Country Illustrated in Figure 17-12 Is Initially Trading