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QuizMultiple Choice

The Modern Global Economy

Question 9 • Contemporary Issues

Which situation is a negative effect of international trade?

Answer
A
competition for best prices
B
job loss due to outsourcing
C
decreased goods and services
D
specialization within countries

Explanation

Outsourcing moves some work to another country, which can cause workers in the original country to lose their jobs. That makes “job loss due to outsourcing” a negative effect of international trade. Competition for better prices and specialization are generally benefits, while trade usually increases access to goods and services rather than decreasing them.

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