Consider the Following Statement: "Without a Doubt, Free Trade Improves

question 16

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statement: "Without a doubt, free trade improves the lives of every Canadian citizen." This statement is because .

• A)incorrect; it fails to recognize that the movement to free trade involves both winners and losers
• B)correct; because Canada has long been a successful trading nation
• C)correct; it is consistent with the idea of comparative advantage
• D)correct; there are no net costs associated with the movement to free trade
• E)incorrect; we do not know much about the benefits of free trade

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