Which Is Not a Commonly Heard Argument for Protectionism

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which is not a commonly heard argument for protectionism?

• A) A strong national defense requires that some military products be produced domestically.
• B) Infant industries need short-term protection from foreign competition in order to grow.
• C) Specialization along the lines of comparative advantage can lead to some economic instability in a nation.
• D) When other nations' economies grow, they typically import fewer goods and services.

Comprehend the unique anatomical and cognitive capabilities that enable human speech.

Grasp the universality of language across human cultures and its biological underpinnings.

Identify different purposes and forms of verbal and non-verbal communication methods in human societies.

Understand the global literacy rates and the challenges in achieving universal literacy.

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Definitions:

Chunking

A technique that involves organizing information into bigger segments to simplify recall or processing.

Semantically

Pertaining to meaning in language or logic, focusing on the relationship between signifiers and what they stand for.

Structurally

Relating to, or forming the fundamental structure of something.

Phonemically

Relating to phonemes, the minimal sound elements in a language that serve to differentiate words from one another.