Many Economists Criticize Protectionism Because It Causes Losses to Consumers

question 101

Multiple Choice

Many economists criticize protectionism because it causes losses to consumers and eliminates jobs in domestic industries that use protected products.Why, then, do some people support protectionism?

• A)The criticisms of economists are based on theory. In fact, protectionism increases consumer and producer surplus as well as employment.
• B)Supporters of protectionism in high-income countries believe that wages will fall as a result of competition with firms from developing countries.
• C)Supporters of protectionism believe free trade will cause their countries to lose their comparative advantage.
• D)Supporters of protectionism believe that free trade will lead to inflation.

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Definitions:

LIFO

Last In, First Out; an inventory valuation method where the last items placed in inventory are the first ones to be used or sold.

Ending Inventory

The total value of a business’s merchandise, raw materials, and products not yet sold at the end of an accounting period.

FIFO

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods first acquired are the first to be sold, used in accounting to calculate the cost of goods sold.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.