Classifying Protectionist Policies

Steps:

• Identify statement 1: A total ban on imports matches the definition of an embargo, a complete prohibition on trade.
• Identify statement 2: Requiring imported goods to meet a specified standard matches an administrative barrier, a non-tariff regulation that hinders imports.
• Match the order: The combination must assign embargo to statement 1 and administrative barrier to statement 2.
• Compare choices: Only option B fits this sequence exactly.

Why B is correct:

• Embargo is defined as a total ban on imports (statement 1), while administrative barrier includes standards requirements (statement 2), per standard international trade terminology.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Assigns import quota (quantity limit) to statement 2, not standards.
• C: Reverses the terms, assigning administrative barrier to the ban and embargo to standards.
• D: Assigns import quota to statement 2, ignoring the standards aspect.

Final answer: B