One feature of the global food economy is the simultaneous import and export of the same items, a phenomenon known as "redundant trade." In California, for example, domestic cherries are exported to Canada and Japan, while a nearly equivalent number of cherries are imported from Chile, Italy, and Germany. California also exports and imports nearly identical amounts of lettuce and almonds. Although shipping fresh fruits and vegetables is an expensive undertaking, there is a justifiable economic rationale for redundant trade.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the conclusion above?
The argument explains that certain domestic foods are exported to certain countries and then imported from others, a practice that is seemingly redundant. The argument then concludes, however, that there is a justifiable economic rationale for this practice. The best answer must bolster this economic rationale.
Conclusion : There is a justifiable economic rationale for redundant trade, that is, exporting of goods that are imported has economic benefits.
A) "Establishing international ties through trade facilitates access to other desired goods that are more efficiently produced abroad".(Correct).This choice explains that redundant trade allows for easier access to other desired goods that are more efficiently produced abroad. This is an explicitly economic rationale for redundant trade.
(B) This choice offers a political rather than an economic rationale for redundant trade.
(C) This choice offers a political rather than an economic rationale for redundant trade.
(D) This choice states that domestic growers would benefit economically from selling their products locally. This choice weakens the conclusion.
(E) This choice offers a cultural rather than an economic rationale for redundant trade.
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