Rent Seeking Is One Reason Why Countries Choose to

question 5

Multiple Choice

Rent seeking is one reason why countries choose to

• A) restrict trade.
• B) export and import the same goods.
• C) work for freer trade.
• D) follow the theory of comparative advantage.

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