Which of the Following Reasons Explains Why Rich Countries Persistently

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons explains why rich countries persistently restrict textile imports from poor countries?

• A) The trade restrictions make textile consumers better off.
• B) The trade restrictions make workers in poor countries better off.
• C) The trade restrictions benefit an organized visible special interest in rich countries.
• D) Rich countries have a strong need for the revenue from these trade restrictions.

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Definitions:

C-H Stretch

Refers to the vibration observed in infrared spectroscopy representing the stretching of carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Conjugation

The overlapping of p-orbitals in adjacent atoms creating a system of connected π-electrons across the molecule, leading to stabilization and coloration in compounds.

Absorption Frequency

The specific frequency at which a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation, often used in spectroscopy to identify materials.

C=C

A carbon-carbon double bond, representing a type of covalent bond between two carbon atoms, involved in unsaturated organic compounds.