The Disappointment with Import-Substitution Policies Is in Part Because

question 24

Multiple Choice

The disappointment with import-substitution policies is in part because

• A) of the rapid and continuous growth record of South American countries.
• B) many countries pursuing this strategy experienced stagnation in their growth.
• C) this policy is inconsistent with sophisticated economic growth models.
• D) this policy tended to create world-class industrial competitors.
• E) of the financial investment lost by the U.S.

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Definitions:

MC

Marginal cost, the increase in total cost that arises from an extra unit of production, important for decision-making in production and pricing.

ATC

Average Total Cost; the total cost of production (fixed plus variable costs) divided by the total quantity of output produced, representing the average cost per unit of output.

AVC

Average Variable Cost, the cost a company incurs to produce one additional unit of product, excluding fixed costs.

Corrosion

The process of deterioration and consumption of a material through a chemical reaction with its environment, often leading to weakening or destruction of the material.