Sometimes governments use the 'national security' argument to justify protecting an industry with tariffs. (Choose the best answer) O Stockpiling the product is a plausible alternative to ensure national security interests without risking a trade war. O An export subsidy would always be the first best option O Most countries are much weaker than the USA and therfore would never retaliate. O This argument is always plausible since tarrifs are the best way to ensure the industry is able to survive.

Sometimes governments use the 'national security' argument to justify protecting an industry with tariffs. (Choose the best answer) O Stockpiling the product is a plausible alternative to ensure national security interests without risking a trade war. O An export subsidy would always be the first best option O Most countries are much weaker than the USA and therfore would never retaliate. O This argument is always plausible since tarrifs are the best way to ensure the industry is able to survive.

Principles of Microeconomics

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305156050

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter9: Application: International Trade

Section: Chapter Questions

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