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International trade in goods and services tends to ?

Correct answer: D. Increase the amount of competition facing home manufacturers

  • A. Increase all domestic costs and prices
  • B. Keep all domestic costs and prices at the same level
  • C. Lessen the amount of competition facing home manufacturers
  • D. Increase the amount of competition facing home manufacturers

Explanation

Imports give domestic consumers alternatives to home-produced goods, while exports expose domestic firms to foreign competitors. This generally increases competitive pressure on home manufacturers rather than reducing it.

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