Which of the Following Issues Raises Concerns About the Ethics

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following issues raises concerns about the ethics of protectionism?

• A)Competitive advantage grows out of continuous improvement.
• B)Small firms succeed in foreign niche markets.
• C)Tariffs have declined from an average of 40 percent to less than 5 percent.
• D)Regional trade agreements provide preferential treatment for member nations.
• E)Pan-European marketing strategies are possible due to greater uniformity in packaging standards.

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