Some Host Countries Encourage That Ownership Be Maintained by a Person

question 74

Multiple Choice

Some host countries encourage that ownership be maintained by a person of local origin to:

• A)encourage unlimited foreign direct investment in their country.
• B)discourage foreign countries from attempting to politically subvert the local population.
• C)execute a hostile takeover of the foreign company in the future.
• D)keep the control of local markets or industries in their citizens' hands.
• E)ensure that the ruling party of that country makes financial gains in the process.

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