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What is the primary goal of protectionism?
What is the primary goal of protectionism?
- To reduce economic diversification and specialize in a single industry
- To protect local businesses and jobs from foreign competition (correct)
- To encourage imports and increase dependency on foreign goods
- To promote free trade and remove trade barriers
Which of the following is NOT a common tool used to implement protectionism?
Which of the following is NOT a common tool used to implement protectionism?
- Tariffs
- Subsidies
- Quotas
- Free trade agreements (correct)
What is the main argument for protectionism in terms of national security?
What is the main argument for protectionism in terms of national security?
- To reduce dependency on imports
- To promote economic diversification
- To protect infant industries
- To ensure self-sufficiency in crucial industries (correct)
What is the primary benefit of free trade according to the specialization argument?
What is the primary benefit of free trade according to the specialization argument?
What is the term for foreign companies selling goods at a lower cost than they are produced domestically?
What is the term for foreign companies selling goods at a lower cost than they are produced domestically?
What is a consequence of free trade, according to the access to goods and services argument?
What is a consequence of free trade, according to the access to goods and services argument?
What is the primary goal of free trade?
What is the primary goal of free trade?
What is one of the benefits of international trade?
What is one of the benefits of international trade?
What is the primary goal of South Africa's export promotion policies?
What is the primary goal of South Africa's export promotion policies?
What is the purpose of import substitution policies?
What is the purpose of import substitution policies?
Which of the following is a benefit of international trade in terms of economic growth?
Which of the following is a benefit of international trade in terms of economic growth?
Which trade protocol is South Africa involved in?
Which trade protocol is South Africa involved in?
What is a result of South Africa's involvement in international trade?
What is a result of South Africa's involvement in international trade?
Which of the following is a partner of South Africa in international trade?
Which of the following is a partner of South Africa in international trade?
What is a goal of South Africa's trade policies?
What is a goal of South Africa's trade policies?
What is a potential outcome of promoting economic efficiency globally?
What is a potential outcome of promoting economic efficiency globally?
What is the primary objective of South Africa's export promotion policies?
What is the primary objective of South Africa's export promotion policies?
What is the purpose of South Africa's import substitution policies?
What is the purpose of South Africa's import substitution policies?
Which of the following is a benefit of economic growth?
Which of the following is a benefit of economic growth?
What is a benefit of international trade in terms of economic growth?
What is a benefit of international trade in terms of economic growth?
Which trade protocol is South Africa involved in?
Which trade protocol is South Africa involved in?
What is a result of South Africa's involvement in international trade?
What is a result of South Africa's involvement in international trade?
Which of the following is a partner of South Africa in international trade?
Which of the following is a partner of South Africa in international trade?
What is the primary objective of tariffs, quotas, and subsidies in the context of protectionism?
What is the primary objective of tariffs, quotas, and subsidies in the context of protectionism?
Which of the following arguments for protectionism is related to the idea of self-sufficiency?
Which of the following arguments for protectionism is related to the idea of self-sufficiency?
What is a benefit of free trade, according to the economies of scale argument?
What is a benefit of free trade, according to the economies of scale argument?
What is the primary reason for implementing protectionism, according to the infant industry argument?
What is the primary reason for implementing protectionism, according to the infant industry argument?
What is a consequence of free trade, according to the fostering innovation argument?
What is a consequence of free trade, according to the fostering innovation argument?
What is the primary objective of free trade, according to the international relations argument?
What is the primary objective of free trade, according to the international relations argument?
What is the primary reason for implementing protectionism, according to the preservation of jobs argument?
What is the primary reason for implementing protectionism, according to the preservation of jobs argument?
What is a key implication of protectionism on global trade?
What is a key implication of protectionism on global trade?
Which argument for protectionism is related to the idea of supporting emerging industries?
Which argument for protectionism is related to the idea of supporting emerging industries?
What is a key benefit of free trade, according to the economies of scale argument?
What is a key benefit of free trade, according to the economies of scale argument?
What is the primary objective of tariffs, quotas, and subsidies in the context of protectionism?
What is the primary objective of tariffs, quotas, and subsidies in the context of protectionism?
Which of the following is a consequence of free trade, according to the specialization argument?
Which of the following is a consequence of free trade, according to the specialization argument?
What is a key argument for protectionism in terms of national security?
What is a key argument for protectionism in terms of national security?
What is a consequence of protectionism, according to the preservation of jobs argument?
What is a consequence of protectionism, according to the preservation of jobs argument?
What is a primary goal of promoting economic efficiency globally?
What is a primary goal of promoting economic efficiency globally?
What is a key objective of South Africa's export promotion policies?
What is a key objective of South Africa's export promotion policies?
What is a potential outcome of South Africa's involvement in international trade?
What is a potential outcome of South Africa's involvement in international trade?
What is the primary objective of South Africa's import substitution policies?
What is the primary objective of South Africa's import substitution policies?
What is a benefit of economic growth?
What is a benefit of economic growth?
What is a key aspect of South Africa's trade relationships?
What is a key aspect of South Africa's trade relationships?
What is a goal of South Africa's trade policies?
What is a goal of South Africa's trade policies?
What is a benefit of international trade?
What is a benefit of international trade?
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