Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of a Voluntary

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a voluntary export restraint (VER) ?

• A) International regulatory bodies set export or import limits.
• B) The importing country can levy heavier import tariffs to override the VERs.
• C) The exporting country sets the limits on the quantity it will export.
• D) It is a mandatory tax imposed by a government on goods entering at its borders.
• E) It is an absolute restriction against the importation of certain goods.

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Definitions:

Equatorial Africa

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Rain Forests

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Hydrothermal Vent

Place where hot, mineral-rich water streams out from an underwater opening in Earth’s crust.

Ecosystem Energy

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