Briefly explain Import Substitution:

What will be an ideal response?


Import substitution is a form of economic nationalism which sought to reverse the colonial division of labor—as governments encouraged and protected domestic industrialization with tariffs and public subsidies, reducing dependence on primary exports (“resource bondage”).

Sociology

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Once the largest occupational category in the United States, __________ are now the smallest

a. manufacturing assemblers b. farm workers c. sales persons d. clerical workers e. professional workers

Sociology

Tom was a pessimist. His attitude cost him his friends and his peace of mind. After years of self-inflicted stress, Tom decided that he would become optimistic and see the brighter side of things. Tom has decided to undergo the process of _____.

A. internalization B. resocialization C. rehabilitation D. institutionalization E. victimization

Sociology

The idea of aging in place reflects a balancing of environmental press and competence through ___________ and ____________.

A. independence; interdependence B. acceptance; defiance C. selection; compensation D. picking; choosing

Sociology

In terms of racial categories, most people arrested for a violent crime in the United States are _____.

a. white c. people of mixed race b. African American d. of Hispanic ancestry

Sociology