In 2008,Emerson,Inc

question 111

Multiple Choice

In 2008,Emerson,Inc.reported that it owns and operates 265 companies worldwide with 23% of its sales coming from Europe,18% from Asia,46% from the U.S. ,and 13% from other parts of the world.Clearly,Emerson exemplifies ________________.

• A)a sovereign wealth fund
• B)a multinational corporation
• C)a foreign subsidiary
• D)an expropriated organization

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economics during which some factors of production are fixed, limiting the ability of the economy or a firm to adjust to changes.

Real GDP

The market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period, adjusted for inflation.

Recessions

Phases of momentary economic slump that lead to a reduction in trading and industrial activities, frequently identified by declining GDP in two successive quarters.

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for all goods and services in an economy at a given general price level and in a given time period.