The Prescribed Penalty for Agents of Foreign Governments Found Guilty

question 113

Multiple Choice

The prescribed penalty for agents of foreign governments found guilty of economic espionage is

• A) up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $100,000.
• B) expulsion from the WTO (World Trade Organization).
• C) 25 years in prison and a $10 million fine.
• D) permanent expulsion from the United States.
• E) 30 years in prison and fines proportional to the damage caused.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before accounting for other expenses.

Intra-Entity Sales

Transactions of goods, services, or assets between divisions within the same organization.

Significant Influence

The capacity to affect the financial and operating policies of another entity without having control or full ownership, often through ownership of a sizable percentage of voting shares.

Net Income

The net profit figure for a company, achieved by subtracting all operational costs and tax liabilities from its revenue.