A Common Argument in Favor of Restricting International Trade in Good

question 21

Multiple Choice

A common argument in favor of restricting international trade in good x is based on the premise that

• A)international trade reduces total surplus in countries that export good x.
• B)international trade reduces total surplus in countries that import good x.
• C)international trade is desirable only when countries with different domestic supplies of natural resources play by different rules when trading with one another.
• D)trade restrictions can be useful when one country bargains with its trading partners.

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A situation where a single company or group exclusively controls the supply of a particular product or service, limiting competition.

Soft Drinks

Non-alcoholic beverages, typically carbonated, which do not contain alcohol but may include caffeine and added sugar or sweeteners.

Oligopoly

A market structure dominated by a small number of large firms, leading to strategic interactions in setting prices and output.

Coca Cola

A carbonated soft drink brand known for its distinctive flavor, originally intended as a patent medicine.