The Economic Argument for Protectionism Is That It

question 175

Multiple Choice

The economic argument for protectionism is that it

• A)protects a nation's political security.
• B)encourages economic reliance on foreign countries.
• C)inhibits the development of domestic industries.
• D)creates opportunities for the outsourcing of domestic jobs.
• E)creates a more favorable environment for a global economy.

---

Definitions:

Legal Conflict

A disagreement or dispute between parties that requires the intervention of a court of law to resolve.

Culture

Is the sum of socially transmitted practices, languages, symbols, beliefs, values, ideologies, and material objects that people create to deal with real-life problems. Cultures enable people to adapt to, and thrive in, their environments.

John Hagan

A respected sociologist known for his contributions to criminology and social structure theories.

Conflict Crime

Crimes that arise in the context of conflicts, often in areas experiencing warfare, civil unrest, or severe social discord.