Which of the Following May Not Be a Downside to the Rise

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may not be a downside to the rise of multinational corporations (MNCs) ?

• A) MNCs may spur local development of infrastructure such as roadws and schools.
• B) Global South countries may become dependent on MNCs to provide technology and never develop new technology on their own.
• C) Elites may sacrifice the country's welfare for their own personal gain.
• D) All of these are true.

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