Other Things Being Equal, the Rate of New-Product Development Seems

question 90

Multiple Choice

Other things being equal, the rate of new-product development seems to be greater in countries where

• A) less money is spent on basic and applied R&D.
• B) consumers are affluent.
• C) underlying demand is weak.
• D) competition is mild.

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