Trade Analysis Involving Multinational Enterprises Differs from Our Conventional Trade

question 120

Multiple Choice

Trade analysis involving multinational enterprises differs from our conventional trade analysis in that multinational enterprise analysis emphasizes:

• A) Absolute cost differentials rather than comparative cost differentials
• B) The international movement of factor inputs rather than finished goods
• C) Purely competitive markets rather than imperfectly competitive markets
• D) Portfolio investments rather than direct foreign investments

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