All but One of the Following Statements Is Used to Justify

question 161

Multiple Choice

All but one of the following statements is used to justify protectionism.Which statement is not used to justify protectionism?

• A)Free trade leads to higher prices for imported goods.
• B)Free trade reduces employment by driving domestic firms out of business.
• C)A country should not rely on other countries for goods that are critical to its national defense.
• D)Trade restrictions are necessary to protect new firms until they can gain experience and become more productive.

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Definitions:

Standard Costs

Benchmark costs established for the purpose of assessing financial performance and identifying variances in production or operations.

Controlling Costs

The process of monitoring and managing expenses to ensure they do not exceed budgeted amounts.

Costing Products

The process of determining the total cost involved in manufacturing or producing a product, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Practical Standards

Realistic benchmarks for costs, time, or productivity that are based on actual production and operational performances, assuming normal working conditions.