Arguments in Support of Protectionism (And Against Free Trade) Include

question 265

Multiple Choice

Arguments in support of protectionism (and against free trade) include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) new and troubled industries need to be protected until they acquire sufficient strength to compete equally against their foreign counterparts.
• B) jobs at home should be protected from cheap foreign labor.
• C) protectionism increase total domestic consumption possibilities.
• D) national security interests require that nations retain the ability to produce vital materials at home and avoid dependence upon potential enemies.

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Definitions:

Binocular Disparity

The difference in image location of an object seen by the left and right eyes, resulting from the eyes’ horizontal separation and providing the basis for depth perception.

Linear Perspective

A technique in art and photography that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface, using converging lines.

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference between the images projected onto each eye, contributing to depth perception in binocular vision.

Relative Size

Relative size is a visual perception cue that allows one to determine how close or far away an object is based on its size in relation to other objects.