Most R&D Intensive Industries Are International Because

question 157

Multiple Choice

Most R&D intensive industries are international because

• A) of the need to make use of scientific talent in many nations.
• B) large markets are necessary for earning above-average returns on investments.
• C) of mandatory requirements by emerging economies that firms take part in joint ventures or direct investment in the country in order to sell their products in that country.
• D) intellectual property is copied so rapidly that firms must move products into the international market immediately.

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