Something that is simultaneously itself and a sign of something else

Which of the following statements is true? a)free trade causes contraction of the export-oriented sector. b)free trade causes contraction in the import-competing sector. c)free trade restricts consumption choices of the domestic consumers. d)all the domestic producers benefit when a country engages in free trade.

Journey stations were established throughout the mongol empire every miles.

Nita is the office manager at a service station. two applicants, max and tim, arrive to interview for the open mechanic's position. max's clothes are dirty, his hair is unwashed, and he doesn't make eye contact when he gives nita his name. tim dresses in clean jeans and a nice shirt, is shaved, and shakes nita's hand when he introduces himself. after the interview, keith the head mechanic, asks nita what she thought. both men have the skill set needed for the position. nita recommends tim. she is responding to her perception of