Economists Consider the Effects of Free Trade on Income Distribution

Economists consider the effects of free trade on income distribution to be ________ important than the effects on overall welfare because ________.

A) less; those who are harmed can be compensated by those who gain
B) more; those who are harmed are not compensated by those who gain
C) less; the effects on income distribution are minor and inconsequential
D) more; the effects on income distribution are major and consequential
E) less; the wealthy benefit and only the poor lose