Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Four

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main reasons given for the persistence of trade barriers?

• A) national security
• B) protection of infant industries
• C) retaliation for dumping
• D) favors to special interests
• E) scarcity of natural resources

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Definitions:

Price Supports

Government interventions to maintain the market price of an agricultural commodity at a predetermined level to ensure income stability for farmers.

Freedom to Farm Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 1996 aimed at reducing government control over farming operations and subsidy payments, allowing farmers more freedom to make planting decisions.

Price Loss Coverage

A safety net program in agriculture that makes payments to producers when the market price of a covered commodity falls below a reference price.

Insurance Payment

Money paid by an insurer to cover losses as specified in an insurance policy.