By 2017, What Was the Value of Foreign Direct Investment

question 82

Multiple Choice

By 2017, what was the value of foreign direct investment worldwide?

• A) $200 million
• B) $20 trillion
• C) $2 trillion
• D) $20 billion
• E) $2 billion

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Definitions:

Financial Account

A component of a country's balance of payments that records transactions of financial assets between residents and non-residents.

Net Transfers

Financial or in-kind transactions without a direct quid pro quo, often seen in government budgets or international aid.

Net Investment Income

The profit gained from investment activities after subtracting all related expenses, such as fees and taxes.

Assets Abroad

Financial holdings or investments located in foreign countries, outside of an investor's home country.