Prior to the 1998 World Cup,France Banned the Use of All

question 134

Multiple Choice

Prior to the 1998 World Cup,France banned the use of all soccer balls made by child workers.Several economists criticized the ban.Which of the following is an argument these economists used to justify the use of child labor in some countries?

• A)Soccer balls are easy to carry and workers were given soccer balls to play with.
• B)Child workers were allowed to attend school during the periods they worked.
• C)Child workers were given gloves to protect their hands while they stitched soccer balls.
• D)Some of the alternatives to stitching soccer balls include begging and prostitution.

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