If a country is concerned about protecting a particular industry for national security reasons, which of the following policies is most effective from an economic standpoint?

A. Voluntary export restraints on countries exporting goods to the United States
B. Import licensing
C. Targeted government subsidies
D. Protectionist tariffs

Answer: C

Economics

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A) $10 billion. B) $50 billion. C) $90 billion. D) $80 billion. E) $30 billion.

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The most important source of funds for nonfinancial businesses is ________

A) financial intermediaries B) insurance companies C) hedge funds D) state and local governments

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