If the price of K declines, the demand curve for the complementary product J will:

The rapid growth rates of less developed countries (LDCs) after adopting institutions and policies more favorable to economic freedom and voluntary exchange is not surprising when one considers that

a. LDCs can emulate and borrow successful practices and technologies from other, more developed nations. b. foreign aid payments to a less developed country are nearly always expanded rapidly when the country begins to increase its income level. c. the governments of LDCs play a larger role in economic planning, when economic freedom rises. d. economic theory indicates that improvements in institutions normally result from economic growth, rather than growth stemming from better institutions.

The competition that American businesses have faced in recent years from global competition has:

A. Resulted in government subsidies of many businesses so they can maintain their market share B. Reduced the use of new technology as more production goes to foreign businesses C. Led firms to adopt restrictive work rules and production practices D. Forced firms to become more efficient or go out of business