Correct question: Making counterfeit copies of Gucci purses, Tommy Hilfiger sportswear, and other international brands
is pervasive in China because laws protecting intellectual property are unclear and sporadically enforced. Even when sanctions are applied, sanctions are minimal, typically consisting of confiscation, a warning, a public apology, and perhaps a fine. Moreover, copying enjoys a long tradition in China and does not carry a stigma. A business introducing a product into China needs to know that its ___________ may lead to trademark infringements.
A. religious precepts
B. antecedent states
C. moral idealism
D. societal culture and norms
E. utilitarianism
Answer:
D, societal culture and norms.
Explanation:
because copying doesn't exactly have a law forbiding it but rather that it is seen as a form of art in china, the societal culture and norms of china makes it a normal for any new business coming into the country to resigns its fate to having copies of its products flooding the chinese market as soon as possible and such company can't sue for intellectual or copyright infringements.
Answer:
A.rose making the interest rate fall
Explanation:
According to the liquidity preference theory developed by John Keynes, if the money supply rises, price level also rises, interest rate falls. If interest rate falls, the price of bond rises which would increase capital gains. People would prefer to hold bonds instead of money, therefore, investment spending would rise.
The liquidity preference theory states that we hold money for transactive, speculative and precautionary motives.
Answer:
If Mary decides to itemize her deductions, she can deduct $11,000 from her gross income (= $9,600 + $1,400).
Explanation:
For 2019, Mary can deduct mortgage interests from her first loan and the interests from her home equity loan as itemized deductions. Deductions are available for mortgage debt and other home equity loans up to $500,000 for single filers and $1,000,000 for married joint filers.
