Imposing the Same Standards on High- and Low-Income Countries Can

question 67

Multiple Choice

Imposing the same standards on high- and low-income countries can be a problem because

• A)it widens the market and lowers prices.
• B)there are no economies of scale for low-income countries.
• C)high-income countries have few environmental problems.
• D)low-income countries may have less ability to enforce standards.

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