The Two Primary Reasons to Adopt Measures to Restrict Trade

question 44

Multiple Choice

The two primary reasons to adopt measures to restrict trade are that

• A)they help keep real wages high in the importing country, and they also permit small businesses to compete in international markets.
• B)they may help the importing country improve its educational system, and they keep high-technology products from being stolen by foreign competitors.
• C)they may help the importing country get better prices for its goods, and they protect certain industries from foreign competition.
• D)they may help advance the political goals of the nation, and they encourage productivity in domestic industries.

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