The removal of tariffs on the importation of Canadian lumber will adversely affect the U.S.lumber industry because Canada is able to produce lumber much more inexpensively than the U.S.This tariff removal is an example of how the _____ environment can affect businesses.
A) cooperative
B) functional
C) social
D) legal

Question

The removal of tariffs on the importation of Canadian lumber will adversely affect the U.S.lumber industry because Canada is able to produce lumber much more inexpensively than the U.S.This tariff removal is an example of how the _____ environment can affect businesses. 
A) cooperative
B) functional
C) social
D) legal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The legal environment includes a host of federal, state and local legislation directed at protecting both business competition and consumer rights. This usually acts as a constraint on business behavior, but again can be viewed as providing opportunities for marketing safer and more efficient products.

The Removal of Tariffs on the Importation of Canadian Lumber