Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Throughout much of the twentieth century, Mexico pursued a policy of import substitution industrialization whereby the government encouraged the domestic manufacture of previously imported goods to satisfy the demands of its domestic market.
• B) Throughout much of the twentieth century, Mexico encouraged a policy known as state capitalism in which there was a massive government ownership of key industries and a centralized planning system.
• C) Throughout much of the twentieth century, Mexico pursued a policy known as state capitalism in which the government, rather than private individuals, owned all of the means of production.
• D) Throughout much of the twentieth century, Mexico pursued a policy relied upon the export of raw materials such as cocoa, cattle, silver and gold.
• E) Throughout much of the twentieth century, Mexico pursued laissez-faire economic policies under which the government's involvement in economic affairs was kept to a minimum.

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