The Focal Point Phenomenon

question 78

Multiple Choice

The focal point phenomenon:

• A) explains why production tends to take place in countries that have fewer trade barriers.
• B) explains why production tends to take place in a few select countries rather than being evenly distributed across countries.
• C) argues that transportation costs make it unprofitable to locate production in other countries.
• D) argues that trade barriers force countries to locate production in other countries.

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