Governments sometimes subsidize domestic industries. When this occurs
A. the subsidized industries have an advantage in international markets relative to non-subsidized industries.
B. firms cannot be guilty of dumping because their prices are not below their costs.
C. the subsidized industries sell less in international markets because it is more profitable to sell domestically.
D. the governments also impose tariffs on imports to protect the industries even more.
Answer: A
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