TRADE POLICY Flashcards

1
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Defending sweatshops? How might someone defend sweatshops?

A

most sweatshops are in places with small work opportunities and could lead to something bigger and they’re higher wages in that area as well

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Between which two nations does the largest trade imbalance in the world exist?

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China and US - many imports from China, almost no exports to China

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What are the top three nations in the world in dollar amounts in imports and exports?

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china, Mexico, canada,

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Why might it be said the US and China have a symbiotic relationship?

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they buy our debt and we buy their products and exports

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What are some arguments to be made that China’s dramatic growth will not continue unabated?

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political issues, environmental issues, economic issues, resources,

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