The Infant Industry Argument

question 140

Multiple Choice

The infant industry argument:

• A)is based on the belief that protecting industries when they are young will pay off later
• B)is based on the belief that protecting industries producing goods and services for infants is necessary if a country is to have healthy children
• C)has the support of most economists
• D)has proven to be correct in nearly all cases

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