Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Tariff

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a tariff?

• A) a tax placed on all small cars sold in the domestic market
• B) a limit imposed on the number of small cars that can be imported from a foreign country
• C) a subsidy from the American government to domestic manufacturers of small cars so they can compete more effectively with foreign producers of small cars
• D) a $1000-per-car fee imposed on all small cars imported

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