What Is the Function of a Countervailing Duty

question 81

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a countervailing duty?

• A) To balance revenues against costs.
• B) To restrict the amount a country will import.
• C) To increase revenues from parallel imports.
• D) To expand the amount a country will import.
• E) To permit the use of foreign currency within the country.

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Definitions:

Conjunctivitis

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Cataracts

A condition where the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, leading to blurred vision.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, potentially leading to blindness if not treated, often associated with high intraocular pressure.

Astigmatism

A common vision condition caused by an irregular curvature of the eye's cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision.