Despite the Theoretical Elegance of This Hypothesis, Empirical Studies Have

question 62

Multiple Choice

Despite the theoretical elegance of this hypothesis, empirical studies have come to the opposite conclusion. Despite the favorable effect of international diversification of cash flows, bankruptcy risk was only about the same for MNEs as for domestic firms. However, MNEs faced higher costs for each of the following EXCEPT:

• A) agency costs.
• B) political risk.
• C) asymmetric information.
• D) In fact, each of these costs were higher for the MNE than for the domestic firm.

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Cost Method

An accounting approach used to record investments, where the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost without recognizing interim income or losses.

Long-Term Investment

An asset that a company intends to hold for more than one year for the purpose of generating revenue.

Common Stock

Equity shares of a corporation that provide voting rights and represent a claim on a portion of the company's profits in the form of dividends.

Net Income

The amount of money left over after all expenses and taxes are subtracted from total revenue.