The US Government Limits the Amount of Sugar That Can Be

question 139

Multiple Choice

The U.S. government limits the amount of sugar that can be imported into the United States. This policy is

• A) an import quota.
• B) a tariff.
• C) a comparative advantage limitation.
• D) None of the above answers are correct.

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Overhead Cost

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Direct Labor Cost

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