P2. Suppose that in Japan, without a tariff 10,000 cars will be sold per year at an equilibrium price of $20,000.  With a $5,000 tariff, supply decreases such that 8,000 cars are produced at $22,500 per car.  2. Why is the increase in price less than the tariff?

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P2. Suppose that in Japan, without a tariff 10,000 cars will be sold per year at an equilibrium price of $20,000.  With a $5,000 tariff, supply decreases such that 8,000 cars are produced at $22,500 per car. 

2. Why is the increase in price less than the tariff?

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