Throughout the world, governments tend to auction quota licenses to their highest bidder ?
Correct answer: C. seldom
- A. always
- B. often
- C. seldom
- D. never
Explanation
Governments seldom auction quota licenses; they commonly allocate them administratively or grant them to domestic firms. Auctioning would transfer the quota rent to the government, but it is not the usual practice.
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