Which of the following is the author's view of free trade?

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1. The passage describes how production has been "unbundled" and gives data (e.g. parts rose from $22\%$ to $28\%$, intermediate inputs $56\%$ and $73\%$) showing large shifts in trade patterns.

2. It emphasizes that gains from this change have accrued mainly to powerful firms and highly skilled, well‑paid workers in innovative cities, producing concentrated benefits rather than broad-based ones.

3. The author notes political resistance to deals like the TPP and suggests more generous redistribution (e.g. expanded trade‑adjustment assistance) and demonstrations that such pacts benefit many rather than just the few.

4. These points show the author accepts that free trade has produced major changes and growth, but insists its benefits must be distributed more equitably.

FINAL_ANSWER: b

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