Protectionist policies:

A) restrict the importation of foreign goods and services.
B) shift the supply curves for the protected goods and services to the right in the country imposing the restriction.
C) generally result in increased benefits in the long run in all countries.
D) are no longer advocated by powerful interests.


Ans: A) restrict the importation of foreign goods and services.

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