Senator Smart, Who Understands Economic Principles, Is Trying to Convince

question 181

Multiple Choice

Senator Smart, who understands economic principles, is trying to convince workers in her district that trade with other countries is beneficial. Senator Smart should argue that trade can be beneficial

• A) only if it allows us to obtain things that we couldn't make for ourselves.
• B) because it allows specialization, which increases total output.
• C) to us if we can gain and the others involved in the trade lose.
• D) in only a limited number of circumstances because others are typically self-interested.

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