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Which of the following subsidies is prohibited under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules?
Subsidies to research and development
Subsidies to encourage firms in a developed country to export more
Subsidies to assist firms in meeting environmental regulations
Subsidies to assist disadvantaged regions within the exporting country
Option b: subsidises to encourage firms in a developed country to export more.
Because it can discourage the domestic market so thats why most subsidies directly link to the volume of exports are prohibited by WTO