The domestic demand for carrots is given by: QD=2000-50P. The domestic supply for carrots is given by: QS=100P-700. The country is open to free trade and finds the world price of carrots is $12. The government levies a $3 per unit tariff on imported carrots. Calculate the tariff deadweight loss. (Do not include a "$" sign in your response.)

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The domestic demand for carrots is given by: QD=2000-50P.
The domestic supply for carrots is given by: QS=100P-700.
The country is open to free trade and finds the world price of carrots is $12.
The government levies a $3 per unit tariff on imported carrots.
Calculate the tariff deadweight loss.
(Do not include a "$" sign in your response.)
Transcribed Image Text:The domestic demand for carrots is given by: QD=2000-50P. The domestic supply for carrots is given by: QS=100P-700. The country is open to free trade and finds the world price of carrots is $12. The government levies a $3 per unit tariff on imported carrots. Calculate the tariff deadweight loss. (Do not include a "$" sign in your response.)
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