The price of furniture in the United States began to fall in the late 1990s while other prices in the economy rose primarily because
A. employment in the U.S. furniture industry rose significantly.
B. the United States had placed high tariffs on imported furniture.
C. there were technological advances in the production of furniture.
D. furniture imports to the United States began to rise dramatically.
Answer: D
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