Many Americans worry that allowing free trade will weaken the economy and rob Americans of jobs. Name some markets about which people are concerned and list some of the reasons that are given in support of a protectionist policy. What reasons might there be to support free trade in these markets? How could you explain these reasons so that people could easily understand them?

Janette goes into an electronics superstore to buy a new computer. the salesperson works with her to find the right model, and she agrees to buy a new computer for $500 and a floor-model 18-inch monitor for $100. just when she is ready to pay, the salesperson walks away for a minute and then comes back to inform her that the monitor she was ready to purchase can't be sold for < $125. she agrees to the extra $25 even though they had initially agreed on the $100 selling price. janette has fallen for the technique of gaining compliance.