If Consumers as a Whole Benefit from the Reduction of Trade

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Essay

If consumers as a whole benefit from the reduction of trade barriers, then why are businesses able to successfully lobby Congress to impose trade barriers?

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Definitions:

G.I. Bill

Legislation passed in 1944 providing various benefits to returning World War II veterans, including low-cost mortgages, low-interest loans to start a business, cash payments for tuition and living expenses to attend college, high school, or vocational education.

Returning Soldiers

Military personnel who come back to their homeland after having served in a conflict or war, often facing challenges such as reintegration into civilian life and dealing with the physical or psychological impacts of their service.

International Role

The function or position that a country plays in the international community, involving diplomacy, trade, aid, and other global interactions.

Economic Power

The capacity of a country, corporation, or individual to influence market conditions, consumer behavior, or government policy through financial means.