Critics of Free Trade Sometimes Argue That Allowing Imports from Foreign

question 8

Multiple Choice

Critics of free trade sometimes argue that allowing imports from foreign countries causes a reduction in the number of domestic jobs.An economist would argue that

• A)foreign competition may cause unemployment in import-competing industries,but the effect is temporary because other industries,especially exporting industries,will be expanding.
• B)foreign competition may cause unemployment in import-competing industries,but the increase in consumer surplus due to free trade is more valuable than the lost jobs.
• C)the critics are correct,so countries must protect their industries with tariffs or quotas.
• D)foreign competition may cause unemployment in import-competing industries,but the increase in the variety of goods consumers can choose from is more valuable than the lost jobs.

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