Multinationals Construct Allowances by Comparing the Cost of a "Market

question 21

Essay

Multinationals construct allowances by comparing the cost of a "market basket" of goods and services in the home country with the cost of a similar basket in the assignment country. What are some of the typical items that would be included in such a market basket?

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