The Reason the Residents of a Nation Do Not Borrow

question 12

Multiple Choice

The reason the residents of a nation do not borrow from other nations and themselves undertake real investments in their own nation is that:

• A)multinationals want to retain control over their own technology
• B)banks do not want to lend to foreigners
• C)vertical integration is not possible for foreigners
• D)multinationals want to avoid horizontal integration

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by accelerating heart rate, increasing blood pressure, and dilating pupils, among other responses.

Blood Sugar

The concentration of glucose in the blood, which is a primary energy source for the body's cells.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body for rapid action in stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.