Which of the Following Situations Is an Example of a Quota

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is an example of a quota?

• A) Japan agrees to limit the number of automobiles that it exports to the United States.
• B) The United States places a tax on textiles from China.
• C) Canada limits the amount of steel that can be imported.
• D) Sweden requires domestic firms to obtain a permit before they can export certain chemicals.

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Definitions:

Accident

The fallacy of applying a generalization to a special case in disregard of qualities or circumstances that make it an exception to the generalization.

General

Relating to or involving all or most people, things, or places, especially without specifying details.

Opposite

Pertaining to something that is diametrically different in position, direction, or character from something else.

Division

The fallacy of inferring that a part has a property merely because the whole has that property.