Which of the Following Is Not a Criticism of the National

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criticism of the national defense argument for trade restrictions?

• A)National defense only makes sense in the absence of international trade.
• B)Stockpiling basic military hardware could eliminate the need to protect the domestic industry.
• C)Nearly all industries can make some claim to strategic importance, so such trade restrictions can get out of hand.
• D)National defense considerations can outweigh concerns about efficiency.
• E)Government subsidies to domestic producers may be more efficient than trade restrictions.

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Definitions:

Enol

An organic compound containing a hydroxyl group directly connected to a carbon-carbon double bond, often in equilibrium with its keto form.

2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanone

A chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H16O, serving as a ketone with its carbonyl group located on the third carbon atom.

Enolizable Ketone

A ketone capable of tautomerizing to an enol, which is a compound with a double bond and an alcohol group.

Enolate Salt

A negatively charged ion formed by the deprotonation of an alpha-carbon of a carbonyl compound, involved in various organic synthesis reactions.