Which of the Following Is Not Employed as an Argument

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not employed as an argument in support of trade restrictions?

• A) Free trade harms the national security if vital products are imported.
• B) Free trade is harmful to importing countries if foreign countries subsidise their exporting industries.
• C) Free trade destroys domestic jobs.
• D) Free trade harms both domestic producers and domestic consumers and therefore reduces total surplus.
• E) Free trade harms infant industries in an importing country.

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Definitions:

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose by cells.

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) is a peptide hormone that regulates the amount of water absorbed by the kidneys to maintain bodily fluid balance.

Ovary

A female reproductive organ in which ova (eggs) are produced, along with the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Glucagon

An agent generated by the pancreas, responsible for elevating glucose concentrations in blood by facilitating the conversion of glycogen into glucose within the liver.