Which of the following statements about trade barriers is true?

A. The economic costs of trade barriers exceed their economic benefits, creating an efficiency loss for society.
B. The economic benefits of trade barriers exceed their economic costs in developing nations.
C. It is impossible to estimate the benefits of trade barriers.
D. The economic costs and benefits of trade barriers are about equal.


Answer: A

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