A Quota Is

question 113

Multiple Choice

A quota is

• A)a limit placed on the quantity of goods that can be imported into a country.
• B)a tax imposed by a government on goods imported into a country.
• C)a subsidy granted to importers of a vital input.
• D)a health and safety restriction imposed on an imported product.

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Definitions:

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