One Potential Problem with the Chinese Government's Increases in Spending

question 241

Multiple Choice

One potential problem with the Chinese government's increases in spending on capital goods is that these increases have been achieved through

• A)high levels of borrowing in global financial markets.
• B)decreases in private consumption.
• C)debt refinancing and tariff revenues.
• D)a rapid expansion of the money supply.
• E)a decrease in net exports.

Grasp the concepts of capacity utilization in the transportation industry.

Recognize the role of technology in enhancing shipment security.

Calculate and interpret financial metrics important in supply chain management such as inventory turnover and weeks of supply.

Understand the strategies of backward and forward integration in supply chain management.

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