Despite Interlocking Import Quotas, Tariffs, and Nontariff Barriers, the Share

question 30

Multiple Choice

Despite interlocking import quotas, tariffs, and nontariff barriers, the share of apparel sold in the United States that is imported rose from about _______ in 1999 to about _______ today.

• A) 10%; 25%
• B) 25%; 50%
• C) 50%; 75%
• D) 75%; 90%

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Definitions:

Two-Parent Families

A family structure that consists of two adults who are in a committed relationship and are raising their children together.

Depression

An emotional disorder characterized by a chronic condition of depression or a loss of interest in engaging in activities, substantially impairing the conduct of daily affairs.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on a dependent variable.