Which of the Following Is Not an Argument in Favor

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an argument in favor of restricting trade?

• A)to preserve national security
• B)to prevent dumping
• C)to increase consumer surplus
• D)to protect infant industries
• E)to protect declining industries

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold, including rent, wages, and insurance premiums.

Short Run

A time period in economics during which at least one input is fixed and cannot be changed by the business.

Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power in setting prices.

Average Total Cost

Average total cost is the total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, encompassing both fixed and variable costs.