Which of the Following Statements About the North American Industry

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is most accurate?

• A)After being used for more than 50 years,the NAICS was replaced by the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)system.
• B)The NAICS permits comparability across countries but does not accurately measure new or emerging industries.
• C)One drawback to the NAICS is that its industry classifications are inconsistent with the International Standards Organization.
• D)The NAICS groups economic activity to permit studies of market share,demand for products and services,import competition in domestic markets,and similar studies.
• E)The NAICS is a five-digit code that allows comparison of industries even when information is limited.

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