An assumption behind the infant-industry argument for tariff protection is that

A) foreign competitors are selling output below average cost.
B) the domestic industry will be facing an upward adjustment in its average cost.
C) the domestic industry will eventually gain a comparative advantage in producing the good.
D) the market needs additional competition to satisfy consumer demand.

C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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