5. Free-trade benefits In addition to the positive welfare effects that free trade has on an economy, there are a variety of other benefits of international trade. Consider the following scenario: Because of international trade, poorer countries are able to learn about technological advances made by other countries rather than investing scarce resources in developing advanced technology themselves. The previous scenario represents which of the following benefits of free trade? Increased variety of goods O Increased competition Lower costs through economies-of scale O An enhanced flow of ideas

5. Free-trade benefits In addition to the positive welfare effects that free trade has on an economy, there are a variety of other benefits of international trade. Consider the following scenario: Because of international trade, poorer countries are able to learn about technological advances made by other countries rather than investing scarce resources in developing advanced technology themselves. The previous scenario represents which of the following benefits of free trade? Increased variety of goods O Increased competition Lower costs through economies-of scale O An enhanced flow of ideas

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