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Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. Why is citizen participation important in a democracy like Australia?

1. How does investing in human capital help Australia’s economy?

1. Name one trade barrier and explain how it affects international trade.

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1. Citizen participation is important in a democracy like Australia because it gives elected leaders legitimacy and keeps them accountable to the public, and because voting, public debate and civic engagement ensure diverse views influence policy and protect citizens’ rights.

2. Investing in human capital through education, training and healthcare raises workers’ skills and productivity, which boosts economic growth, higher wages and national competitiveness while reducing unemployment and welfare costs.

3. A tariff is a tax on imported goods; it raises the price of imports, protects domestic producers by reducing foreign competition, tends to lower the volume of trade and increases costs for consumers while risking retaliatory measures from trading partners.