What Is an Effective Counter Against the Argument That International

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Multiple Choice

What is an effective counter against the argument that international trade should be restricted to protect domestic jobs?

• A)The more diversified the economy,the more stable it is.
• B)Free trade increases the number of jobs in which workers earn higher incomes.
• C)A more effective policy would be to support the industry with subsidies.
• D)Rent-seeking behaviour should be encouraged.
• E)Free trade in "green" goods will increase jobs.

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