Which of the Following Is NOT a Primary Duty of the U.S.Customs

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary duty of the U.S.Customs and Border Protection?

• A)assessing all duties, taxes, and fees on imported merchandise
• B)collecting import and export tariffs
• C)protecting the U.S. from threatening imports
• D)policing smuggling operations

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Definitions:

Short Run

refers to a period in which at least one input in the production process is fixed and cannot be changed.

Long Run

A period in economics where all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing companies to adjust to new conditions.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the total quantity produced, indicating the cost per unit of product.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income received from selling one more unit of a good or service.