Which One of the Following Was NOT a Reason Why

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was NOT a reason why Brazil's infant industry protection of its personal computer industry was a failure?

• A) Imported silicon chips were expensive to obtain.
• B) Local regulations limited the entry of new firms in the industry.
• C) Domestically produced parts required by the Brazilian PC industry were expensive.
• D) The Brazilian government continued to purchase imported PCs.

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