Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Short-Term Outcome of the Restrictions

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the short-term outcome of the restrictions on Japanese imported cars during the 1980s?

• A) Many jobs were saved, but consumers paid for them in higher foreign and domestic auto prices.
• B) Despite higher prices on both domestic and imported cars, few jobs could be saved.
• C) Ultimately, additional jobs were lost, but prices were held constant for over a year.
• D) The restrictions had little effect on the job market, but domestic car costs fell substantially.
• E) They were ineffective in both reducing the imports of Japanese cars and saving U.S. jobs.

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