Which One of the Following Was the Strategy Followed by Japanese

question 246

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was the strategy followed by Japanese industrialists after World War II?

• A)They sold low-priced goods to the low end of the American market while they rebuilt their industrial base.
• B)They charged Japanese consumers much lower prices than they charged American consumers,since Americans could afford to pay more for these goods.
• C)They sold high-priced goods to the high end of the American market,leaving the low end to Korea and Taiwan.
• D)They received tens of billions of dollars in aid from the U.S.government and have still not paid back a penny.

Understand how wealth is created or destroyed through various economic actions and policies.

Analyze the effects of government intervention in the market, including taxation, price controls, and subsidies.

Evaluate the consequences of trade restrictions and outsourcing on economic wealth.

Identify the role of price mechanisms (ceilings and floors) in the economy.

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Definitions:

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in cash or additional stock.

Equity Investments

Investments in stock or equity securities, giving the investor partial ownership in a company.

Constant Dividend

A dividend policy in which a company commits to distributing a fixed amount of money to shareholders regularly.

Rate of Return

The upward or downward adjustment in the value of an investment during a particular period, characterized as a percentage of the initial investment price.