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:

FOB Shipping Point

A term indicating that the buyer assumes responsibility for the goods and the transportation costs at the point of origin.

Accounts Receivable-Stanton

Likely refers to the amounts due to a business (possibly named Stanton) from its customers for goods or services delivered on credit.

Delivery Expense

Costs incurred by a company to transport its goods to customers, including shipping fees, packaging, and logistics services.

FOB Shipping Point

is a shipping term indicating that the buyer assumes responsibility for the goods and the shipping costs at the point of departure from the seller's location.