Which of the Following Statements About Brazil's International Economic Ties

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Brazil's international economic ties is NOT true?

• A) A major issue between Brazil and the United States concerns the latter's refusal to discuss agricultural policies.
• B) Economic ties between China and Brazil are growing as the latter provides the former raw resources for its development.
• C) The Sarney government implemented free-market reforms in large part due to pressures from the international financial community, particularly the IMF and World Bank.
• D) In large part because of import-substitution industrialization, Brazil has become one of the largest debtor nations in the world.
• E) The ability of domestic firms to compete with foreign ones in the Brazilian marketplace is inhibited by obstacles such as untrained labor and the lack of access to technology and capital.

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Distributive Negotiation

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Binding Decision

A final and authoritative decision or ruling that is mandatory and must be followed or complied with.

Neutral Third Party

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