"Trade Is Generally Harmful If There Are Large Disparities Between

question 15

Multiple Choice

"Trade is generally harmful if there are large disparities between countries in wages."

• A) This is generally true.
• B) This is generally false.
• C) Trade theory has nothing to say about this issue.
• D) This is true if the trade partner ignores child labor laws.
• E) This is true if the trade partner uses prison labor.

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