Question

question 8 of 10
why would a government want to make imported goods more expensive?
to protect and support domestic jobs and businesses
to protect and support international jobs and businesses
to make luxury goods feel more fancy with a higher price
to donate money to local schools and playgrounds

Explanation:

When a government makes imported goods more expensive (e.g., via tariffs), it aims to reduce competition from foreign products. This encourages consumers to buy domestic goods, which in turn supports domestic businesses and preserves domestic jobs. The other options are illogical: supporting international jobs/businesses would not involve making imports more expensive, pricing for "fancy" perception is not a government's economic goal, and making imports expensive is not a direct way to donate to local schools/playgrounds.

Answer:

A. To protect and support domestic jobs and businesses