Which of the Following Arguments in Support of Trade Restrictions

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments in support of trade restrictions limiting U.S.dependence on foreign suppliers of petroleum and aircraft is most valid when applied to the United States?

• A)the national defense argument
• B)the industrial diversity argument
• C)the comparative advantage argument
• D)the infant-industry argument

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Definitions:

Institutionalized Means

Established procedures and methods within societies and organizations that dictate how goals should be achieved.

High Success Goals

Objectives or ambitions that are set at very lofty standards, sometimes leading to pressure, stress, or unethical behavior in pursuit of these outcomes.

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory that views deviance as the result of the gap between societal goals and the legitimate means available to achieve those goals.

Breakdown of Social Norms

A situation in which traditional rules and standards of behavior are ignored or violated by a significant portion of the community, often leading to social chaos or disorder.