Reducing tariffs and quotas is considered shallow integration because it involves the removal of border measures that directly restrict trade, which is a more superficial level of economic integration compared to deep integration that involves policies and regulations beyond mere trade barriers.

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Question 16

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Economists

A) describe reducing tariffs and quotas as shallow integration.
B) describe reducing tariffs and quotas as deep integration.
C) believe that changing domestic policies affecting trade is a relatively simple process.
D) believe that the work of reducing trade barriers is done since most tariffs are low and most quotas eliminated.

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