Which factor has motivated many countries to pursue free trade policies in the 21st century?

A. To allow all people, regardless of race or gender, to participate in the global economy

B. To make it cheaper and easier for companies to buy and sell foreign products

C. To prevent companies from producing pollution that affects the entire world

D. To protect local businesses from competition with huge foreign corporations

I found out it was B

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Kyleigh Velazquez

24 March, 18:39

Which factor has motivated many countries to pursue free trade policies in the 21st century?

A. To allow all people, regardless of race or gender, to participate in the global economy

B. To make it cheaper and easier for companies to buy and sell foreign products

C. To prevent companies from producing pollution that affects the entire world

D. To protect local businesses from competition with huge foreign corporations

I found out it was B

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Brandt · Answer 1

B. To make it cheaper and easier for companies to buy and sell foreign products

Dominic Sloan · Answer 2

The factors that have motivated countries to pursue free trade policies include increased access to higher-quality, lower priced goods. Free trade also allows more growth, increases efficiency and innovation, drives, competition, and promotes fairness. The answer is B.