One of the reasons protectionists and government officials may favor using a quota instead of a tariff is

A. quotas create less market distortions than tariffs.
B. quotas give less power to politicians than tariffs.
C. quotas ensure that the quantities of imports are strictly limited.
D. quotas generate more revenue for the government than tariffs.


Answer: C

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