Which Is a Valid Counterargument to Use Tariffs to Protect

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which is a valid counterargument to use tariffs to protect high wages from cheap foreign labour?

• A)The benefits of such a policy will go to consumers, not workers.
• B)The benefits of such a policy will go to businesses, not workers.
• C)Wage rates in a nation are largely determined by productivity.
• D)The economy may become overheated, thus increasing inflation.

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