Which of the following statements is true?
A)Shifts toward freer trade are responsible for the majority of the increase in carbon dioxide emissions.
B)Free trade is inherently unfair and anti-environment.
C)Relocation of firms to take advantage of lax environmental laws is small.
D)Production of commodities like textiles increases in the industrialized countries due to free trade.

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While there has been concern about firms relocating to take advantage of lax environmental regulations in other countries, this phenomenon is relatively small in comparison to other factors contributing to carbon dioxide emissions. A and B are both false statements. Option D is not necessarily true for all industries and cannot be generalized.

Which of the Following Statements Is True