Question

Many U.S. firms have sought relief from foreign competition by demanding protectionism policies by the U.S. government. A better way for companies to compete is to expand into foreign markets and:______.A) Lower prices.
B) Increase promotion both at home and abroad.
C) Continuously improve their products at home.
D) Join into cartels at home.

Answer 1

Answer: C) Continuously improve their products at home.

Explanation:

Protectionism policies like tariffs and import quotas have the effect of reducing free trade which erodes consumer welfare as well as hurting trade so should be avoided if better options exist.

One of those is for a company to increase its market base instead of relying on protection from the government. If they can expand into foreign market, they will have a larger market in which to trade their goods and increase profitability.

Another way is to improve their products at home. Better products would attract more customers to their products and increase profitability.