Why Is It Nearly Impossible for Local Businesses in Periphery

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why is it nearly impossible for local businesses in periphery countries to compete with corporations from core countries?

• A) Core countries actively destabilize governments in periphery countries so they can control markets.
• B) Periphery countries are forced to allow core countries to sell their goods cheaper than local prices.
• C) Core countries use expensive research to determine what people in periphery countries want.
• D) Periphery countries sell resources cheap, but must buy expensive equipment from core countries.

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