If japan does not have a comparative advantage in producing rice, the consequeces of adopting a japanese policy reducing or eliminating imports of rice into the country would include:

a. japan will be able to consume a combination of rice and other goods beyond their domestic production possibilities curve.
b. the real incomes of japanese rice producers would rise, but the real incomes of japanese rice consumers would fall.
c. the real incomes of japanese rice consumers would rise, but the real incomes of japanese rice producers would fall.
d. the price of rice in japan will fall

About 20 years ago, sturdy light, inc., produced a sturdy, lightweight backpack in a market that was rapidly growing. sturdy light became a leader in this market. eventually, the backpack market reached the maturity stage and slowed down. however, by this time, sturdy light had developed a strong brand name and continued to steadily lead the market. which of the following describes this scenario? a. sturdy light was a star that developed into a cash cow. b. sturdy light was a question mark that developed into a star. c. sturdy light was a dog that developed into a question mark. d. sturdy light was a cash cow that developed into a star.