How does participation in the world economy benefit North Carolina? E.4.2 Responses International trade agreements ensure North Carolina farmers a monopoly in foreign markets. International trade agreements ensure North Carolina farmers a monopoly in foreign markets. Expanded access to imported goods increases choices for North Carolina consumers and businesses. Expanded access to imported goods increases choices for North Carolina consumers and businesses. Competition from foreign industries increases employment opportunities for North Carolina workers. Competition from foreign industries increases employment opportunities for North Carolina workers. Access to international markets eliminates the need for North Carolina manufacturers to research and develop new products. Access to international markets eliminates the need for North Carolina manufacturers to research and develop new products