Question 9(multiple choice worth 5 points) (05.04 mc) u. s. companies have made fewer manufacturing contracts with china in the last few years, preferring other countries in the region. which of the following is a potential reason? a. china has most-favored-nation trade status with the united states. bchina has large reserves of cheap labor and can produce inexpensive goods. c china's standard of living has increased, and workers are requesting more pay. d shipping costs from china over the pacific ocean have decreased. question 10(multiple choice worth 5 points) (05.03 mc) marcel takes out student loans and works part time to put himself through college. in time, he earns an advanced medical degree and goes to work in an understaffed city hospital. marcel's economic decisions benefit the goal of efficiency by a. making his own job-related decisions b. paying back loans to reduce the debt c. contributing to the nation's productivity d. taking advantage of equal opportunities