The Two Primary Reasons to Adopt Measures to Restrict Trade

question 44

Multiple Choice

The two primary reasons to adopt measures to restrict trade are that

• A)they help keep real wages high in the importing country, and they also permit small businesses to compete in international markets.
• B)they may help the importing country improve its educational system, and they keep high-technology products from being stolen by foreign competitors.
• C)they may help the importing country get better prices for its goods, and they protect certain industries from foreign competition.
• D)they may help advance the political goals of the nation, and they encourage productivity in domestic industries.

Grasp the challenges and importance of maintaining biodiversity, including the role of pollinators in agriculture.

Recognize the impacts of human activity on ecosystem services and climate change.

Understand the principles of biogeochemical cycling and the significance of minerals such as iron in limiting ecosystem productivity.

Analyze the economic trade-offs involved in ecosystem management and conservation efforts.

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