Which of the Following Is a Valid Counterargument Against Using

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid counterargument against using tariffs to protect high wages from cheap foreign labor?

• A) The benefits of such a tariff policy will go to consumers, not workers.
• B) The benefits of such a tariff policy will go to businesses, not workers.
• C) Wage rates in a nation are largely determined by productivity, not trade tariffs.
• D) The economy may become overheated, thus increasing inflation.

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Definitions:

Unfreezing Phase

The initial stage in the change process where existing behaviors, attitudes, or norms are challenged in preparation for change.

Structuring Phase

A stage in group development where rules, roles, and responsibilities are established to organize how the group functions.

Coercing Phase

A stage in a process or negotiation where pressure is applied, often forcefully, to influence outcomes or ensure compliance.

Refreezing

In change management, the process of stabilizing a system or organization after a change, ensuring new behaviors or processes become permanent.