The Essence of Ricardo's Argument Against the Corn Laws Was

question 46

Multiple Choice

The essence of Ricardo's argument against the Corn Laws was that

• A) each country should specialize in those products it is relatively most efficient at producing.
• B) an increase in the tariff on grain would be profitable for industrialists.
• C) population tends to increase to the subsistence point.
• D) a repeal of the Corn Laws would improve the climate for agricultural landlords.
• E) industrialists are more deserving than workers.

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