Bethlehem won the case, and Reagan's people negotiated what was essentially a quota program.

Under a typical quota program, the total catch of a species would be divided among eligible captains, each receiving shares based on his fishing history.

Countries that violate the agreements face the threat of having their steel shipments to the United States reduced under the quota program.

President-elect Bush has indicated that he will extend the quota program beyond its expiration date in September.

He defended affirmative action, but said that overt quota programs should be eliminated.

Last year, the computer maker introduced a quota program for its dealers, intended to increase sales at each store.

A less forceful quota program, especially for semifinished steel imports, would almost certainly lead to a production decline and lower prices, analysts say.

The Court said such a rigid quota program could not be justified, even by the "sorry history" of public and private discrimination.

With the best will in the world, I cannot understand your proposal for a voluntary quota buy-up programme.

The quota program is favored by producers of artificial sweeteners because it enables them to charge higher prices.