When the Australian economy was based on import-substitution manufacturing, 

    A. protectionist policies were emphasized.B. expansionist policies were emphasized.C. domestic manufacturing was discouraged.D. domestic production assured national prosperity. 



Answer :

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When the Australian economy was based on import substituting manufacturing emphasized protectionist policies (A). Under import substituting manufacturing domestic production of manufactured goods is supported while instituting protectionist policies to prevent the importation of goods. The goal if ISI  is to encourage domestic businesses to develop and to decrease the competition from imported goods.