Which of the Following Statements About the Political Environment Is

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the political environment is true?

• A) A recession is part of the political environment.
• B) A country is either socialistic or capitalistic,but never both.
• C) The countries with the most efficient across-the-board regulations and political structures foster the strongest economies.
• D) The European Union is purely an economic arrangement and has no political impact on marketing.
• E) All of these statements about the political environment are true.

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