According to the U

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to the U.S. Federal Reserve System, trade barriers

• A) effectively protect jobs with little downside cost to the American consumer.
• B) may save U.S. jobs, but are very costly to the consumer and taxpayer.
• C) are more effective if the target market uses nontariff barriers.
• D) usually help out the target country's balance of trade and current account standing.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause congenital abnormalities or malformations in an embryo or fetus when a mother is exposed during pregnancy.

Birth Defects

Physical or biochemical abnormalities present at birth, which can be caused by genetic factors, environmental exposure, or a combination of both.

Iodized Sodium Chloride

Table salt that has been fortified with iodine to prevent iodine deficiency disorders in humans.

Mutagens

Agents that cause mutations or changes in the DNA of organisms, which can lead to genetic diversity or, in some cases, diseases like cancer.