Which of the Following Is Not an Accurate Characterization of East

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an accurate characterization of East Asian "developmental states"?

• A) They borrowed heavily in foreign capital market to finance new industries.
• B) They gave subsidies to domestic firms in exchange for those firms exporting more and meeting strict performance goals.
• C) They recruited top students from elite universities to serve in bureaucratic agencies.
• D) They generally promoted export-oriented industrialization.

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