Which of the Following Is an Argument Presented in Support

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument presented in support of opponents of globalization?

• A) A report by the Labor Secretariat for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) reported that more than half of firms surveyed used threats to close U.S. operations as a tool to fight union-organizing efforts.
• B) Although labor standards in developing countries are usually lower than in industrialized countries, they are rising.
• C) Multinationals investing in host nations pay higher wages, create new jobs at a faster rate, and spend more on R&D than do local firms.
• D) Developing countries may feel that lower-cost labor constitutes their competitive advantage and that if they are forced to implement more stringent labor standards, it may damage their prospects for improved economic development.
• E) The economic growth fostered by globalization can help generate and distribute additional resources for protecting the environment.