Which of the Following Is $\underline{\text{ not }}$ A Reason Why International Trade Has Increased as a Proportion

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is $\underline{\text{ not }}$ a reason why international trade has increased as a proportion of the world GDP in the last 30 years?

• A)The reduction in transportation costs
• B)The advent of the Internet and the subsequent reduction in the cost of doing international business
• C)Reductions in government restrictions on trade between countries
• D)All of the above are relevant in explaining the growth of international trade.
• E)None of the above are relevant in explaining the growth of international trade.

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