The World Trade Organization (WTO) promotes foreign trade and investment, or globalization. In recent years opposition to globalization has led to violent protests at meetings of the WTO. One reason for these anti-globalization protests is
A) foreign trade and investment are examples of zero-sum games.
B) protesters believe that globalization will result in a return to communism in developing countries.
C) protesters believe that free trade destroys the distinctive cultures of many countries.
D) protesters object to the loss of intellectual property (such as software programs and movies) that results from foreign trade and investment.
Answer: C
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