Which Is Not Commonly Offered as a Reason to Support

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which is not commonly offered as a reason to support protectionism and abandon free trade?

• A)maintaining military self-sufficiency
• B)increasing domestic employment
• C)allowing infant industries to mature and become competitive
• D)promoting specialization and increasing worldwide production levels

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