Japanese Consumers Have Experienced More Than a Decade of Recession

question 54

Multiple Choice

Japanese consumers have experienced more than a decade of recession and deflationary pressures.This condition would more likely impact the Japanese consumers':

• A) purchasing power
• B) salary elasticity
• C) GNP
• D) profitability
• E) exchange rates

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Raw Materials

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