Which of the Following Is True of the EU's Common

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) ?

• A) The CAP represents about 30 per cent of the EU's budget.
• B) The CAP is strongly defended by the UK, while it is opposed by France.
• C) It is very important to the EU because agriculture represents more than 10 percent of the EU GDP.
• D) It reduces the price of agricultural products in the EU and beyond.

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