According to the product life-cycle theory, while demand for new products is starting to grow rapidly in the United States, demand in other advanced countries:. a) remains limited to high-income groups.
b) necessitates production of that product in those countries.
c) necessitates outsourcing of production to low-cost locations.
d) raises the cost of production in the United States.
e) causes a shift in the position of the United States from that of an exporter to an importer.

bradford, inc., expects to sell 9,000 ceramic vases for $21 each. direct materials costs are $3, direct manufacturing labor is $12, and manufacturing overhead is $3 per vase. the following inventory levels apply to 2019: beginning inventory ending inventory direct materials 3,000 units 3,000 units work-in-process inventory 0 units 0 units finished goods inventory 300 units 500 units what are the 2019 budgeted production costs for direct materials, direct manufacturing labor, and manufacturing overhead, respectively?