In the National Interest Argument

question 18

Essay

In the national interest argument. It is sometimes argued that nation should not depend too heavily on other countries for supplies of certain key products. This argument has been made for commodities that are important to the U.S. economy as a whole, like oil. Discuss some arguments economists may raise against this.

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War Department

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