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US imports of sugar are subject to a quota. Although rounded up, the figures used in this exercise are close to reality. Thanks to the quota, US production of sugar is 6 million ton/year, instead of 5 million without the quota, and US consumption of sugar is 8 million ton/year, instead of 9 million without the quota. The US consumer pays $480/ton, whereas the world price is $280/ton. a) Easy: What is the volume of the quota? b) Easy: Why is the US price higher with the quota? c) Medium: Can you plot US
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