Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Improve

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to improve the standard of living of a less-developed country?

• A) development of strong labor unions.
• B) more foreign investment, attracted by the expectation of economic and political stability.
• C) adoption of trade barriers (higher tariffs and quotas).
• D) widespread use of price controls to allocate goods and resources.

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Definitions:

Commonwealth Vs. Hunt

A landmark 1842 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case that ruled labor unions were not illegal conspiracies, provided that their activities were honorable and peaceful.

Conspiracy Doctrine

A legal principle that defines agreement between two or more parties to commit an unlawful act or a lawful act in an unlawful manner.

Unlawful Conspiracies

Refers to agreements or plans made in secret, often between competitors, to perform actions that are illegal or deceptive.

Landrum-Griffin Act

A 1959 U.S. law aimed at protecting union members from corrupt practices of their own unions by establishing certain democratic procedures within unions and regulating union affairs.