Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Using

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of using a human rights agreement to "lock in" new institutions?

• A)The government of Saudi Arabia negotiating to remove provisions from an agreement that would have required the country to allow women to drive cars
• B)The government of France promoting a new medical rights agreement in order to guarantee Doctors Without Borders a larger role in international politics
• C)The International Criminal Court (ICC)coming into existence when 60 countries ratified the treaty that detailed its provisions
• D)The new democratic government of Brazil ratifying the ICCPR with the hope that the next government will also comply with its provisions

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to sell a good for and the actual price they receive, representing profit or gains from trade.

Tax

A mandatory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a governmental organization in order to fund government spending and various public expenditures.

Mutually-Agreeable Trade

A transaction or trade that both parties involved consent to and believe will benefit them.

Opportunity Cost

The expense incurred by not selecting the second-best option when deciding among various choices.