How Did European Governments Help Airbus Aggressively Pursue a 50

question 26

Multiple Choice

How did European governments help Airbus aggressively pursue a 50% market share in its early years of operation?

• A)Subsidies
• B)High-interest loans
• C)Helping to ensure scope economies from military aircraft division
• D)Paying in excess of cost for military aircraft
• E)Guaranteeing a set level of annual aircraft purchases

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