Which of the Following Describes the National Security Argument for Protectionism

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the national security argument for protectionism?

• A)Nearly all industries can make some claim to strategic importance so such trade restrictions can get out of hand.
• B)Increases in economic surplus outweigh the decreases in consumer surplus that result from protectionism.
• C)Some goods should be insulated from foreign competition to ensure an adequate supply of these goods in the event of an international conflict.
• D)Private companies (for example,Coca-Cola)should not be forced to reveal their trade secrets to foreign companies.

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Definitions:

Restrain Trade

Restrain Trade involves activities or agreements that limit competition or control prices within a specific industry, often regulated by antitrust laws.

Bundles

Packages or collections of items or services offered together, often at a reduced price.

Rule of Reason

A legal doctrine used in antitrust law stating that trade practices are only unlawful if they unreasonably restrain trade.

Competition

The activity or condition of competing against others for the same objective or for superiority in a field.