The Difference Between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)and Foreign Aid Is

question 206

Multiple Choice

The difference between foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign aid is:

• A) not significant because both items are counted as part of the current account.
• B) FDI refers to foreign businesses opening factories or operations,while foreign aid is monetary assistance.
• C) FDI earns interest while foreign aid is a gift of money with no interest component.
• D) FDI is monetary aid while foreign aid is the establishment of operations by foreign-owned businesses.

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Definitions:

Just Cause

A legal standard requiring employers to have a fair and factual reason for disciplinary actions or firing employees, typically applied in unionized workplaces.

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is run by individuals and companies for profit and is not under direct governmental control.

Weingarten Rights

The rights of employees to have union representation during investigatory interviews that they believe could result in disciplinary action.

Union Workers

Employees who are members of a labor union, which represents their interests in negotiations with employers over wages, working conditions, and benefits.