When Governments Specify the Maximum Amount of a Good That

question 80

Multiple Choice

When governments specify the maximum amount of a good that may be imported in a given period of time, they are establishing a

• A) tax.
• B) tariff.
• C) dumping limit.
• D) dynamic tariff.
• E) quota.

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