What is the difference between a tariff and a quota?

A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on foreign imports. A quota is a ceiling placed on the quantity of foreign imports during a given period.

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Net worth and stockholders' equity are both equal to the difference between assets and liabilities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Common sense suggests (and macroeconomists agree!) that sustained economic growth over extended time periods is more important than the economy's short-term fluctuations

Why, then, do macroeconomists (and policymakers, and the general public) care so much about the business cycle?

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