Countries where new-product development is strong have all of the following characteristics except what?
A) competition is intense
B) more money is spent on basic and applied research and development than in countries where new-product development is weak
C) consumers are affluent
D) demand is strong
E) trade barriers are moderate

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The statement does not mention trade barriers as a contributing factor to strong new-product development, therefore, it is not a characteristic of countries with strong new-product development. All the other options (A, B, C, and D) are mentioned as contributing factors to strong new-product development.

Countries Where New-Product Development Is Strong Have All of the Following