Quotas (Trade)
Limit on quantity of imports allowed.
Real World
The EU imposes quotas limiting the volume of Chinese electric vehicles that can enter the European market, protecting domestic car manufacturers like Volkswagen and Stellantis from lower-cost competition.
Exam Focus
Compare quotas to tariffs in evaluation: quotas limit quantity directly while tariffs raise price — discuss which is more effective depending on the context.
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