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Shelles

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In what sense is tariff escalation protectionist? What alternatives exist for remedying this problem?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The most significant international undertaking to prevent worsening of global warming is the
 
  a. Montreal Protocol
  b. Rio Declaration
  c. Agenda 21
  d. Kyoto Protocol
  e. None of the above



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Answer to Question 1

Tariff escalation is protectionist in that developed countries impose higher tariffs on products most often produced by developing countries. This could be offset by preferences accorded to developing-country trade, but the more efficient approach would be to reduce those higher tariffs.

Answer to Question 2

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