The arguments for restricting trade

Suppose there is a policy debate regarding the United States imposing trade restrictions on imported steel rods.

Domestic producers of steel rods send a lobbyist to the U. S. government to request the government impose trade restrictions on imports of steel rods. The lobbyist claims that producers in other countries receive subsidies to export steel rods and that domestic suppliers can't compete in the international marketplace.

Which of the following justifications is the lobbyist using to argue for the trade restrictions on steel rods?

a. Unfair competition argument

b. National security argument

c. Infant-industry argument

d. Using protection as a bargaining chip argument

e. Jobs argument

Marta communications, inc. has provided incomplete financial statements for the month ended march 31. the controller has asked you to calculate the missing amounts in the incomplete financial statements. use the information included in the excel simulation and the excel functions described below to complete the task

Now ray has had the tires for two months and he notices that the tread has started to pull away from the tire. he has already contacted the place who sold the tires and calmly and accurately explained the problem. they didn’t him because they no longer carry that tire. so he talked with the manager and he still did not get the tire replaced. his consumer rights are being violated. pretend you are ray and write a letter to the company’s headquarters. here are some points to keep in mind when writing the letter: include your name, address, and account number, if appropriate. describe your purchase (name of product, serial numbers, date and location of purchase). state the problem and give the history of how you tried to resolve the problem. ask for a specific action. include how you can be reached.

Mattress wholesalers, inc. is constantly trying to reduce inventory in its supply chain. last year, cogs was $7.47 million and inventory was $1.47 million. this year, cogs is $8.65 million and inventory investment is $1.64 million. a) what was its weeks of supply last ) what is its weeks of supply this ) is mattress wholesalers making progress in its inventory reduction effort? since the number of weeks that cover the supply has mattress wholesalers is making in its inventory reduction effort.