The following graph shows U.S.demand for and domestic supply of a good.Suppose the world price of the good is $1.00 per unit and a specific tariff of $0.50 per unit is imposed on each unit of imported good.In such a case,the loss of consumer surplus as a result of a tariff of $0.50 per unit is represented by the area _____.


A) a
B) b + d
C) c + i + e + f
D) c
E) d

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum price a consumer is willing to pay for a product and the actual price they do pay.

Specific Tariff

A specific tariff is a fixed fee imposed by a government on each unit of imported or exported goods, rather than a percentage of their value.

Loss

A situation where expenses exceed revenues, resulting in negative financial performance.