It has been suggested that in order to protect U.S. jobs we need to restrict foreign competition by restricting imports
A) This is a sound economic statement since the U.S. will still export protecting U.S. jobs.
B) This is a sound economic statement since U.S. firms will have to increase output to make up for the lack of imports leading to increase employment in the U.S.
C) This is not a sound economic statement since employment in the U.S. does not depend on imports and exports.
D) This is not a sound economic statement since import restrictions lead to a reduction in employment in the export industries of the U.S.
D
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With time, an appreciation in the value of the nation's currency in the foreign exchange market would cause
a. the nation's imports to increase and exports to decline. b. the nation's exports to increase and imports to decline. c. both imports and exports to decline. d. both imports and exports to rise.
One major economic benefit of global competition is:
A. Lower unemployment B. Increased protection of domestic firms C. Pressure to innovate D. More leisure opportunities