If Agricultural Subsidies Are Eliminated by the WTO's Target

question 48

Multiple Choice

If agricultural subsidies are eliminated by the WTO's target
Date, which nations will benefit the most?

• A)agricultural exporters in smaller nations without subsidy programs because world food prices will rise
• B)agricultural consumers all over the world because more farmers will find it profitable to produce
• C)agricultural importing nations, which will be able to import more food
• D)governments of rich nations, which will no longer have to pay the subsidies

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