The Japanese government has proclaimed that its snow is different from that found in any other region of the world and as a result ensures that all snow skis marketed for sale in Japan must be manufactured in Japan. This is an example of a(n)___________ .
A) tariff
B) government subsidy
C) voluntary export restraint
D) government import standard
E) subsidy

Question

The Japanese government has proclaimed that its snow is different from that found in any other region of the world and as a result ensures that all snow skis marketed for sale in Japan must be manufactured in Japan. This is an example of a(n)___________  .
A) tariff
B) government subsidy
C) voluntary export restraint
D) government import standard
E) subsidy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A government import standard is a standard established ostensibly to protect the health and safety of citizens but, in reality, often used to restrict imports.

The Japanese Government Has Proclaimed That Its Snow Is Different