Although It Has Experienced Persistent Social Unrest, Multinationals Have Shown

question 222

Multiple Choice

Although it has experienced persistent social unrest, multinationals have shown interest in Russia due to:

• A) its cultural compatibility to the West.
• B) the consistent strength of its currency compared to U.S. and Japanese currencies.
• C) the size of its natural resources.
• D) its current abolishment of religious freedom.

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