Which Statement Is Generally NOT True with Regard to the Effect

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement is generally NOT true with regard to the effect of trade on wages in developing countries?

• A) Wages offered by foreign companies are generally higher than wages offered by local companies.
• B) Foreign companies generally pay lower wages in developing countries than they do back home.
• C) Working conditions, although often less pleasant than in developed nations, are generally improved with foreign investment.
• D) Foreign companies tend to reduce the overall number of jobs available in developing countries.

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