What was an effect of the 1973 U.S. decision to stop exporting soybeans to Japan?
a. U.S. farmers ultimately were able to charge higher prices for their soybeans.
b. U.S. farmers ultimately had to sell their soybeans for much lower prices.
c. Populations in countries other than Japan experienced a similar shortage of soybeans.
d. Farmers in the Third World suffered a corresponding drop in the prices of other basic crops.
Answer: B
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