The Infant-Industry Argument

question 205

Multiple Choice

The infant-industry argument

• A)is based on the belief that protecting industries when they are young will pay off later.
• B)is based on the belief that protecting industries producing goods and services for infants is necessary if a country is to have healthy children.
• C)has the support of most economists.
• D)is an argument that is advanced by advocates of free trade.

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