California has seen a drought over the last couple years. As a result, there may be shortages of the produce that is grown in California and shipped around the country. The resulting shortages may drive up prices for consumers. Assume we have two Congressional Representatives discussing policy:

Representative A from Ohio: The economy is in a still fragile recovery. Middle income wages have remained flat for several years so any strain on the consumer's budget could be devastating to the economy in the USA. The best thing to do is to open the door to countries around the world that produce the food we need. That will keep prices low and, perhaps, even drive them down in some markets.

Representative B from California: If we open the doors to cheap imported food, many businesses throughout the country will eventually suffer and the US could become dependent on food from the rest of the world. Eventually, the shortages will resolve themselves when the rains return. Therefore, we should establish and enforce quotas on imported food.

1.Explain who would be hurt if food quotas were reinforced.

2.Explain who would be helped if food quotas were reinforced.

3.With which of the two representatives do you agree? Explain.