Arguments for free trade are sometimes disregarded by politicians because ?

A. There exist sound economic reasons for keeping ones economy isolated from other economies

B. Maximizing consumer welfare may not be a chief priority

C. Economists tend to favor high protected domestic markets

D. Maximizing domestic efficiency is not considered imports

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