The continuing persistence of ________ differences between nations acts as a major brake on any trend toward global consumer tastes and preferences.
A) technological and industrial
B) institutional and political
C) cultural and economic
D) GNP level and growth rate

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The continuing persistence of cultural and economic differences between nations acts as a brake on any trend toward the standardization of consumer tastes and preferences across nations. Some writers have argued that the rise of global culture doesn't mean that consumers share the same tastes and preferences. Rather, people in different nations, often with conflicting viewpoints, are increasingly participating in a shared global conversation, drawing upon shared symbols that include global brands.

The Continuing Persistence of ________ Differences Between Nations Acts as a Major