Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About the Sugar

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the sugar quota imposed by the U.S. government?

• A) Although sugar consumers are harmed by the quota, few of them even know of the quota's existence.
• B) Sugar consumers wouldn't spend much time or effort to oppose the sugar quota even if they know about the quota.
• C) Sugar producers are rationally informed and would seek to sustain the quota.
• D) The quota is imposed to protect both sugar consumers and producers.

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