Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Multinational firms tend to reduce the flow of technology between countries.
• B) Most foreign direct investment is found in labor-intensive industries.
• C) Multinationals do not always help to reduce the trade deficit of the host country.
• D) Foreign firms contribute to a significant increase in the host country's unemployment rate.
• E) Foreign direct investment reduces the stock of capital of the domestic country.

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Definitions:

Prediabetes

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Fasting Blood Glucose

A test that measures the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood after an individual has not eaten for at least 8 hours, used to diagnose diabetes and other conditions.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer part of the adrenal gland, which produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the body.