A quota on imports differs from a tariff because a quota directly sets a limit on the:

Correct answer: A. Quantity of goods imported

  • A. Quantity of goods imported
  • B. Tax rate on domestic income
  • C. Price of exported goods
  • D. Value of domestic production

Explanation

An import quota restricts the physical quantity of a good that may enter a country. A tariff instead imposes a tax on imports, which affects their price and may reduce demand without fixing a precise quantity limit.

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