Which of the Following Most Likely Caused Firms to Re-Trench

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most likely caused firms to re-trench operations and cancel joint venture plans in 2009?

• A) global economic downturn
• B) international terrorist threats
• C) fluctuation of the euro
• D) U.S. political atmosphere

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