Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Quota

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a quota?

• A)a subsidy from the U.S.government to domestic manufacturers of residential air conditioners to enable them to compete more effectively with foreign producers
• B)a limit on the quantity of residential air conditioners that can be imported from a foreign country
• C)a $150 fee imposed on all imported residential air conditioners
• D)a tax placed on all residential air conditioners sold in the domestic market to help offset the impact of emissions on the environment

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