Which of the Following Factors Made It Difficult for Major

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors made it difficult for major industries to hold the line against inflation in the 1970s?

• A) The quality of manufactured products increased, causing production costs to increase.
• B) Higher labor costs accompanied a decline in productivity.
• C) The supply of manufactured goods outstripped the demand for goods.
• D) Corporate tax rates tripled during the decade.

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