Chapter 21: Q.24 (page 522)
Is international trade likely to have roughly the
same effect on the number of jobs in each individual
industry?
Short Answer
The number of jobs depends on the structure of industries.
Chapter 21: Q.24 (page 522)
Is international trade likely to have roughly the
same effect on the number of jobs in each individual
industry?
The number of jobs depends on the structure of industries.
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