JAMB Economics 1981 Question 16

Question 16

International Trade

The infant industry argument for protection in developing countries recognizes the need to employ tariffs to protect

  1. A.industries producing baby food and clothing
  2. B.industries owned by infants
  3. C.newly set-up industries
  4. D.industries in which infants will be taken care of
  5. E.industries that behave like infants.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (newly set-up industries)

Explanation

'Infant industries' are new local industries that need temporary protection until they can compete.