The 1974 Large-Scale Retail Stores Law was passed to protect the traditional and much favored small neighborhood stores and shops in Japan.The law limited the number, location and operations of large-scale stores and supermarkets in Japan.This law

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is a non-tariff barrier.

although seemingly neutral on its face, discriminated over the ability of large national and foreign stores from entering in the country's economy and opening up large stores for business in Japan.

was found to be justified because of the larger stores risk of harming nearby small shops.

is still in operation today in Japan.

a and b are both correct answers.