Which of the Following Reasons Best Explains Why the United

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons best explains why the United States is a net importer of crude oil and metals and a net exporter of farm crops?

• A)Differences in resource endowments
• B)Economies of scale
• C)Differences in tastes
• D)Import quota
• E)Import tariffs

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