Which of the Following Statements Is True of the North

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ?

• A)It allows a member country to reinstitute tariffs if an import surge from one of the other nations hurts its economy or workers.
• B)It has significantly improved the environment in Mexico due to its strict pollution measures that are mandatory on all member nations.
• C)It disallows a NAFTA member from trading with another country without the consent of the other member nations.
• D)It has been hailed by economists as a perfect example of a free trade pact.

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Definitions:

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The percentage of the working-age population that is in the labor force, including both employed and unemployed individuals.

Employed

The state of having paid work or being engaged in an activity or enterprise as a means of earning an income.

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The proportion of the adult population that is either employed or actively looking for employment.

Marginally Attached Workers

Individuals not currently in the labor force who have looked for work within the last year but not in the last four weeks, often due to temporary barriers.