Which of the Following Are Valid Reasons Advanced by Almost

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are valid reasons advanced by almost all economists? Protection

• A)saves jobs.
• B)prevents rich countries from exploiting developing countries.
• C)is a good way for governments in developed nations to raise revenue.
• D)penalizes lax environmental standards.
• E)Economists would not support any of the above reasons.

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Definitions:

Core Countries

Nations that dominate trade, control the most advanced technologies, and have high levels of productivity within diversified economies.

Peripheral Countries

Nations that are less economically developed with lower standards of living, often exploited and dominated by more developed countries in the global economy.

Outsourcing

Transferring a specialized task or job from one organization to a different organization, usually in another country, as a cost-saving device.

Global Stratification

The unequal distribution of resources, wealth, and power across countries and regions around the world, leading to a hierarchy of nations.