Which of the Following Is an Infant-Industry Argument in Favor

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an infant-industry argument in favor of restrictions on foreign trade?

• A) Foreign producers must be stopped from selling their products in this country below cost of production.
• B) Domestic workers must be protected from the lower wages paid in foreign countries.
• C) The nation's security demands we ensure an adequate domestic supply capacity of certain products.
• D) Industries in the early stages of development must be protected from more mature producers.

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