Although the Price of Oil and Some Commodities Has Increased

question 35

Multiple Choice

Although the price of oil and some commodities has increased in recent years, the price of most raw materials has declined. For countries that primarily produce raw materials, this development has led to

• A) declining terms of trade.
• B) a rise in terms of trade.
• C) opportunities to rely on inexpensive labor.
• D) an increase in the export of raw materials.

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