What is an effective counter against the argument that international trade should be restricted to protect domestic jobs?
A) A more effective policy would be to support the industry with subsidies.
B) The more diversified the economy, the more stable it is.
C) Free trade increases the number of jobs in which workers earn higher incomes.
D) Rent seeking behavior should be encouraged.
E) Free trade in "green" goods will increase jobs.
C
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"Government should act to reduce poverty levels."
A) This statement is a normative statement. B) This statement is a positive statement. C) This statement is an example of the fallacy of composition. D) This statement is an example of the post hoc fallacy.
The above figure shows the marginal private cost curve, marginal social cost curve, and marginal social benefit curve for raising goats on a common pasture. The market equilibrium with no government intervention is raising ________
A) 0 goats B) 40 goats C) 50 goats D) 55 goats