Which of the Following Arguments for Trade Protection Contends That

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments for trade protection contends that new domestic industries need support to establish themselves and survive?

• A)the increased domestic employment argument
• B)the cheap foreign labor argument
• C)the diversification-for-stability argument
• D)the infant industry argument

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Definitions:

Real Output

Measures the quantity of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation, to reflect the actual physical output.

Diminishing Returns

Diminishing returns is an economic principle stating that as more investments or resources are added to a production process, the incremental gain in output will eventually decrease if all other factors remain constant.

Disguised Unemployment

Situations where more people are employed in a task or job than is necessary for its completion, leading to inefficiency.

Capital Goods

Long-term assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment purchased by businesses to produce goods and services.