The Term "Local Capital Structure" Is Used in the Text

question 3

Multiple Choice

The term "local capital structure" is used in the text to represent the:​

• A) average capital structure of local firms where the MNC's subsidiary is based.​
• B) ​average capital structure of local firms where the MNC's parent is based.
• C) ​capital structure of a subsidiary of a particular MNC.
• D) ​capital structure of a particular MNC overall (including all subsidiaries).

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