One drawback of voluntary trade is that it

requires two groups to use a common language

can make one group dependent upon another for necessary goods

doesn't occur unless there is a shortage of goods for at least one group

forces groups to rely on themselves to produce all the goods they need

Verified Answer :

One drawback of voluntary trade is that it "can make one group dependent upon another for necessary goods", since there is almost always a "trade advantage" for one country over the other. 

The correct answer is B) it can make one group dependent upon another for necessary goods.

One drawback of voluntary trade is that it can make one group dependent upon another for necessary goods.

Voluntary trade is the foundation of the actual capitalism economic system. Voluntary trade is the freedom that people have sell and buy products and services in a free market. There is also another meaning for voluntary trade in labor, that means that people are free to choose to work in any area they like or feel knowledgeable to do so for compensation or a salary. One drawback of voluntary trade is that it can make one group dependent upon another for necessary goods.