Which of the following identifies an important reason why empirical studies find that joining the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973 may have imposed a substantial net cost on Britain?

A. Removal of trade barriers on imports from Australia and New Zealand
B. Trade creation for British manufactured goods
C. Withdrawal of subsidies received by British farmers
D. Trade diversion on agricultural products


Answer: D

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