According to the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) Principle

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the most-favored-nation (MFN) principle,

• A) states cannot rely on comparative advantage in their trade policies.
• B) goods produced at home are treated the same for import and export agreements.
• C) tariff preferences granted to one state must be granted to all others exporting the same product.
• D) import quotas can be used to regulate trade, but export quotas cannot be used.

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