Why Does the Self-Interest of Protectionist Groups Increase the Effectiveness

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why does the self-interest of protectionist groups increase the effectiveness of RTAs in enforcing human rights law?

• A)Protectionist groups would prefer to have free-trade agreements revoked,which makes them more vigilant in examining the human rights records of other member states.
• B)Since protectionist groups approve of free-trade agreements only with democratic states,their governments tend to sign treaties with states that already have good human rights records.
• C)Protectionist groups want trade agreements to succeed,so they advocate for more aid to help other countries avoid human rights abuses that would jeopardize their trading status.
• D)Protectionist unions promote free-trade agreements so that other countries will become wealthier,which will lead to greater democracy and thus better political conditions for their fellow workers.

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Definitions:

Karma Yoga

A spiritual path in Hinduism emphasizing selfless action performed for the benefit of others as a way to spiritual liberation.

Detachment

Lack of willfulness or emotional concern. Detachment through ascetic denial (or, failing that, aesthetic contemplation) was proposed by the great pessimist Arthur Schopenhauer as a method of responding to the fact that life is filled with frustration due to our incessant irrational desires. Schopenhauer’s answer is similar to that of the ancient philosophy called Stoicism, which also teaches that most of our passions are irrational and are best ignored through the detachment and commitment to reason.

Golden Rule

A moral principle that suggests treating others as one would like to be treated themselves.

Daoism

A philosophical and religious tradition rooted in Chinese culture that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao, which is the fundamental nature of the universe.