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question 84

Multiple Choice

Some argue that U.S. workers cannot compete with cheap labor from many developing nations. This

• A) is true and is a justification for tariffs to protect domestic jobs.
• B) is true and it is has been found that tariffs in these cases can save thousands of jobs and benefit the economy.
• C) is true but the benefits of free trade are still such that tariffs should not be placed on these industries.
• D) is not true, as evidenced by the fact that the United States carries on a lot of trade with countries that have lower wages.

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