Disputing a question in a test (1 Viewer)

[powlmao]

The Australian Government has decided to follow a policy of free trade. Industry and commerce groups have argued to maintain protectionism.
Which of the following would best support the argument of industry and commerce groups?
(A)
Retaliation against another country’s trade restrictions
(B)
Reduction of economic growth in the domestic market
(C)
Restriction of consumer choice to locally produced products
(D)
Protection of strong domestic industries from foreign imports



I got this quedtion in a tes today. The answer is A according to the answers howeverr i totall disagree.

The answer should be D as industries will always agrue in favor to protection so to protect their exports. At every least it should be B low economic growth however in the long term it does increase


By the way this is for business studies



My teacher sees why i am disputing this but he still agrees with the answer, what do you think should be the answer

 

[Internet_Police]

The question is worded really badly.

 

[powlmao]

This is the exact wording too.


But the answer should be D

 

[Internet_Police]

It is meant to be A.

Consider B - If opening up trade will reduce economic growth then the local business should be able to compete. That's not a valid excuse for protectionism.

Consider C - This actually goes against the local businesses, thus this choice is out.

Consider D - Well, if it is a "strong" domestic then they should be able to compete with importers.


Thus A is the answer

 

[powlmao]

But A doesn't make sense from the industries point of view.

Businesses wiil aim to be protected such that they have little foreign competition hence D

 

[powlmao]

Which of the following would best support the argument of industry and commerce groups?

From this you assume you are taking a reason from the Businesses/Industries side hence they don't want to have competition so D is correct


Having A is suggesting from the government as having competition is a policy the government wants

 

[will_]

though u said its business studies, it sounds a lot like economics

 

[powlmao]

It does sound like economics.


I got the mark. My teacher Is awarding A and D correct due to my reasoning.

Such a stupid question for a marketing exam.

 

[delian]

Definitely a dodgy question.
Well done on getting the mark though.

 

[powlmao]

What is even worse this is an exact question from a hsc past paper. Makes me think what other dodgy questions they have