Logical Reasoning

PT129 · S3 · Q3 Although free international trade

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Although free international trade allows countries to specialize, which in turn increases productivity, such specialization carries risks.

Opposing Point

Free international trade allows countries to specialize, which in turn increases productivity.

Evidence

Small Countries often rely on one or two products for the bulk of their exports.

If those products are raw materials, the supply is finite and can be used up.

If they are foodstuffs, a natural disaster can wipe out a season’s production overnight.

Conclusion

Specialization within international trade carries risks.

3.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the conclusion of the argument as a whole?

  1. Correct

    Specialization within international trade comes

    Why this is right

    This best paraphrases the argument’s main point.

    Skill tested: Main Conclusion · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    94% picked this

  2. A natural disaster can destroy

    Evidence / Too Strong

    This is evidence that supports the argument’s main point. Furthermore, to say that a natural disaster can devastate a small country’s economy goes too far.

    1% picked this

  3. A small country's supply of

    Evidence / Too Strong

    This is evidence that supports the argument’s main point. Furthermore, to say that it can be used up quickly goes too far.

    1% picked this

  4. Some countries rely on a

    Evidence

    This is evidence that supports the argument’s main point.

    3% picked this

  5. When international trade is free,

    Opposing Point

    This point opposes the author’s main point.

    0% picked this

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