The Best Example of a Quota from the List Below

question 58

Multiple Choice

The best example of a quota from the list below is

• A)a subsidy from the government to domestic manufacturers of tires to enable them to compete more effectively with foreign producers
• B)a limit on the quantity of tires that can be imported from a foreign country
• C)a 40% fee imposed on all imported tires
• D)a tax placed on all tires sold in the domestic market to help offset the impact of lost jobs in the domestic tire industry

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