A Software Manufacturer May Seriously Consider Locating Its Facility in Silicon

question 86

Multiple Choice

A software manufacturer may seriously consider locating its facility in Silicon Valley because

• A) the great amounts of electricity that it will need will be readily available.
• B) the costs of construction and buildings are low in California.
• C) a highly skilled labor force with technology experience will be available.
• D) labor rates are likely to be lower in this part of the world than in any other.
• E) California is renowned for the exceptional tax benefits packages that it offers.

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Definitions:

NAFTA

The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty among the United States, Canada, and Mexico that aimed to eliminate most tariffs on products traded among these countries, facilitating increased trade and economic integration.

Nonprofit Organizations

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Sources of Funding

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Translation Programs

Software or systems designed to convert text or speech from one language to another accurately.