Why don't developing countries usually benefit from free-trade policies?

A. Their industries are too weak to compete in the international market.

B. The only way they can collect revenues is through tariffs.

C. They have little economic power to influence the global economy.

D. They rely primarily on agricultural exports for their income.

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Yair Schroeder

5 August, 12:57

Why don't developing countries usually benefit from free-trade policies?

A. Their industries are too weak to compete in the international market.

B. The only way they can collect revenues is through tariffs.

C. They have little economic power to influence the global economy.

D. They rely primarily on agricultural exports for their income.

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David Ramos · Answer 1

The correct answer should be A.

Developing countries industries are not developed enough to compete which leads to production that can't be exported which leads to losses.