Measuring the impact of the protection on the U.S. economy and on Harley-Davidson:
a. is very clear—it was a success.
b. is very clear—it was a failure.
c. is not as black and white as the numbers might show, but saving a profitable company at a low cost has some merit for the U.S. economy.
d. should take into consideration that Harley-Davidson was a private firm with private stockholders. Most economists disagree with government efforts to save it from bankruptcy.
Answer: c. is not as black and white as the numbers might show, but saving a profitable company at a low cost has some merit for the U.S. economy.
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