Why might governments elected democratically by proportional representation (PR) be more supportive of trade openness?
a. PR is the fairest of all electoral systems.
b. PR reduces the influence of local and regional interests over government policy.
c. PR produces weak political parties that are susceptible to pressures for trade openness.
d. PR tends to produce weak governments that are too weak to impose trade restrictions.
e. PR allows all parties to be represented in government, and it is in most parties' interests to have trade openness.
Answer: b
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