Which of the Following Statements Is Used to Justify Protectionism

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is used to justify protectionism?

• A)Free trade leads to higher prices for imported goods.
• B)Free trade increases employment by protecting domestic firms.
• C)A country should not rely on other countries for goods that are critical to its national defense.
• D)Trade restrictions are not necessary to protect new firms since they can gain experience and become more productive without protection.

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Definitions:

Types Of Inventory

Types Of Inventory categorize stock into various forms such as raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, each serving different roles in production and sales processes.

Ordering Costs

Expenses incurred in placing and receiving orders from suppliers, including costs related to ordering processing, transport, and receiving.

Carrying Costs

Expenses associated with holding or storing inventory over a certain period, including warehousing, insurance, and spoilage costs.

Optimal Order Quantity

Refers to the number of units that should be ordered to minimize the total inventory costs like ordering, holding, and shortage costs.