Obstacles that restrict trade, either domestic or international, will

a. reduce output, income, and the general living standard of the populace.
b. help people achieve higher income levels.
c. help promote high rates of economic growth.
d. encourage domestic business firms to expand output so they can achieve larger gains from the adoption of mass production techniques.

A

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