In Effect,the U

question 27

Multiple Choice

In effect,the U.S.does subsidize high-tech firms by subsidizing R&D.This is done through

• A) the budget of the Department of Education.
• B) systematic protection through the levying of tariffs.
• C) systematic protection through the establishment of NTBs.
• D) relatively accelerated "depreciation" of R&D investment in the Federal tax codes.
• E) subsidies for high-tech firms.

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