Question

I can't find either of these in my text book, please help! Which is an argument for free trade? (Points : 3) It encourages international cooperation. It leads to peaceful resolutions of international conflicts. It protects fragile ecosystems. It provides jobs for workers in developed nations. Which is an argument against free trade? (Points : 3) It can limit environmental protection measures. It leads to international conflict. It increases the prices for many products. It violates basic economic principles.

Answer 1

Answer:

It encourages international cooperation.

It can limit environmental protection measures.

Explanation:

Free trade is a common feature of modern societies. However, the advantages and disadvantages of it are not always clear. One of the advantages of free trade is that it encourages international cooperation. As countries exchange goods, they usually try to maintain a peaceful relationship. However, one argument against free trade is that is leads to a race to the bottom, as countries try to constantly be more competitive. This could lead to bad consequences, such as limiting environmental protection measures.

Answer 2

1. It encourages international cooperation.
- true!

It leads to peaceful resolutions of international conflicts. - well, a bit, but only as an extension of the frist thing- so the frist one is a better option!

It protects fragile ecosystems. - nothing to do with that!

It provides jobs for workers in developed nations.  - not, rather in the developing nation



Which is an argument against free trade?
It can limit environmental protection measures. - i don't think this is a very good option, but its the best of those given. Let's say that one country prohibits production which is enviromentally harmful, but cheap: a free trade would challenge this deciosn.
It leads to international conflict. - no, i don't think so
It increases the prices for many products. -no, it rather decreases
It violates basic economic principles. - no, i don't think si