Which of the Following Identifies an Important Reason Why Empirical

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following identifies an important reason why empirical studies find that joining the EC in 1973 may have imposed a substantial net cost on Britain?

• A)Trade creation for British manufactured goods
• B)Removal of trade barriers on imports from Australia and New Zealand
• C)Trade diversion on agricultural products
• D)Withdrawal of subsidies received by the British farmers

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