As a result of the Uruguay Round, production of ________ goods increased in Asian developing countries and polluting emissions in these countries ________ as a result.

A. unskilled-labor-intensive; decreased
B. capital and skill-intensive; increased
C. capital and skill-intensive; decreased
D. unskilled-labor-intensive; increased


Answer: A

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