Poor Countries Often Have a Difficult Time Attracting Foreign Direct

question 8

Multiple Choice

Poor countries often have a difficult time attracting foreign direct investment funds because

• A) wages are low in poor countries.
• B) investment risks are quite low in poor countries so rates of return are low.
• C) property rights are not protected so investors fear their property may be confiscated.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Impulses

Unconscious impulses are desires or motivations that influence an individual's thoughts and actions without their conscious awareness.

Attributing

Attributing involves assigning a cause or reason to an event or behavior, often relating to explaining why something happened.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or social sanctions and to manage emotional conflicts.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way directly opposed to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide those feelings.