What Is an Effective Counter Against the Argument That International

question 96

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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