Increasing a tariff will _______ the domestic quantity consumed of the good, while _______ the domestic production of the good.

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Increasing a tariff on an imported good makes the good more expensive for domestic consumers, which typically leads to a decrease in the quantity consumed domestically. At the same time, the higher price for the imported good can make domestically produced goods more competitive, leading to an increase in domestic production.

Increasing a Tariff Will _______ the Domestic Quantity Consumed of the Good