Question

8 multiple choice 2 points what have members of the european union (eu) and countries of the north american free trade agreement (nafta) both attempted to do? reduce regional trade barriers monopolize iron and steel production establish collective farms seize control of the production and distribution of resources 9 multiple choice 2 points in the united states, government has granted tax credits for energy conservation measures and has levied taxes on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. these provisions are evidence that taxation affects poor people only can be used to try to influence peoples behavior has become so complicated that tax laws cannot be enforced violates the liberties guaranteed by the constitution

Explanation:

• Question 8: The European Union (EU) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are both regional economic agreements. Their main purpose is to promote economic cooperation among member - states. Reducing regional trade barriers (such as tariffs, quotas) is a key way to achieve this. Monopolizing iron and steel production is not a general goal of these agreements. Establishing collective farms is more related to a socialist - style agricultural policy, which is not relevant here. Seizing control of production and distribution of resources is also not in line with the nature of these free - trade - oriented agreements.
• Question 9: Tax credits for energy conservation encourage people to adopt energy - saving measures (influencing their behavior towards energy use). Taxes on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes are often used as a way to discourage excessive consumption (influencing people's behavior regarding these products). Taxation affects all taxpayers (not just the poor). There is no indication from the given information that tax laws are unenforceable. And these tax provisions do not violate constitutional liberties as they are within the government's power to regulate economic and social behavior through taxation.

Answer:

• Question 8: reduce regional trade barriers
• Question 9: can be used to try to influence people's behavior