A Possible Reason to Impose a Protectionist Policy Such as a Tariff

question 99

Multiple Choice

A possible reason to impose a protectionist policy such as a tariff is to

• A) increase the welfare of domestic consumers.
• B) slow domestic production.
• C) aid other nations in developing their own industries.
• D) protect domestic workers from foreign competition.

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