Question

question 6 of 16 > b. match each counterargument below to the case against international trade that it undermines. national security argument infant industry argument unfair competition argument fair standards argument boxes answer bank b. labor and enviromental requirements that are appropriate for a developed, wealthy economy may not be appropriate for less developed, poorer nations. d. industries that are protected from foreign competition often never develop to a point where they can compete internationally. a. lower - priced goods from abroad often result from comparative advantage rather than unfair competition. c. a country rarely relies on a single international source for strategic goods.

Explanation:

• National security argument: The counterargument is C. The national security argument against trade says a country should protect industries for strategic goods (to avoid relying on others). The counter is that countries rarely rely on one international source for strategic goods, so the security risk is overstated.
• Infant industry argument: The counterargument is D. The infant industry argument says new industries need protection to grow. The counter is that protected industries often never develop enough to compete internationally, so protection is ineffective.
• Unfair competition argument: The counterargument is A. The unfair competition argument says foreign goods are cheap due to unfair practices. The counter is that lower - priced foreign goods often come from comparative advantage (legitimate efficiency) not unfair competition.
• Fair standards argument: The counterargument is B. The fair standards argument says trade should be restricted because other countries have lower labor/environmental standards. The counter is that standards appropriate for developed economies may not be for less developed ones, so the argument for restricting trade on these grounds is flawed.

Answer:

• National security argument: C. A country rarely relies on a single international source for strategic goods.
• Infant industry argument: D. Industries that are protected from foreign competition often never develop to a point where they can compete internationally.
• Unfair competition argument: A. Lower - priced goods from abroad often result from comparative advantage rather than unfair competition.
• Fair standards argument: B. Labor and environmental requirements that are appropriate for a developed, wealthy economy may not be appropriate for less developed, poorer nations.