The Nations of Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum Do Not Trust Each

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nations of Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dum do not trust each other.Tweedle-dee is convinced that if it lowers its trade barriers,Tweedle-dum will not lower its barriers.Therefore,Tweedle-dee keeps its trade barriers high.This is an example of the ________ argument in favor of protectionism.

• A) threat of retaliation
• B) infant-industry
• C) national security
• D) cheap foreign labor
• E) absolute advantage

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