Germany's Environmental Policies Restrict the Sale of Nonrefillable Bottles and Cans

question 49

Multiple Choice

Germany's environmental policies restrict the sale of nonrefillable bottles and cans. This policy reduces the imports of these products. A foreign country that argues that this policy is really intended to protect German beverage makers from competition is arguing that the policy is an example of:

• A) a tariff.
• B) a quota.
• C) a regulatory trade restriction.
• D) a sanction.

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