Multiple Choice
Recently there have been violent protests against the World Bank and the World Trade Organization. The protesters argue that these institutions promote free trade and also encourage corporations in rich countries to invest in poor countries. The protesters contend that these practices make rich countries richer and poor countries poorer. How would economists feel about these protesters' views?
A) They would disagree with the protesters because these practices will help make both rich and poor countries richer.
B) They would disagree with the protesters about free trade, but would agree with the protesters about corporate investment.
C) They would disagree with the protesters about corporate investment, but would agree with the protesters about free trade.
D) They would agree with the protesters.
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