Why Do Some Economists Say Labor Standards Are "Disguised Protection

question 103

Multiple Choice

Why do some economists say labor standards are "disguised protection"?

• A) These standards favor nations that already have high labor standards and eliminate competition from nations who do not.
• B) Nations with low labor standards often disguise the fact.
• C) Focusing on labor standards disguises the fact that shoddy materials are often used in production.
• D) Often children who should be in school go to work instead, and their participation is "disguised" as if an adult held the job.

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