What Lesson Was Learned from the Imposition of the Smoot-Hawley

question 6

Multiple Choice

What lesson was learned from the imposition of the Smoot-Hawley tariff?

• A) Nations can usually work out their differences without any structure or international organization.
• B) Tariffs are often necessary to keep trade fair.
• C) Retaliation and tariff escalation are not as harmful as many suppose.
• D) A reduction of trade as a result of a tariff imposes large costs on the countries involved.

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