One of the Reasons Why the Growth in World Trade

question 26

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons why the growth in world trade has occurred is due to

• A) more stable political environments.
• B) countries are getting more prosperous.
• C) the income inequality gap is narrowing among countries.
• D) barriers to trade have been relaxed.
• E) economies have become more materialistic.

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