What Is FDI

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is FDI?

• A) the work force of a TNC in the developing world
• B) shipments of goods between countries at reduced costs
• C) investment by foreigners in factories that are operated by the foreign owners of a TNC
• D) balance of trade deficits that often result in profits being leaked back to the developed world
• E) investments in technology that speed up communications in the world economy, like satellites and fiber optics

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Definitions:

Fatty Acid Derivative

A compound derived from fatty acids, often involved in biological processes or used as industrial chemicals.

Polypeptides

Chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, forming the basic structure of proteins.

Calcitonin

A substance secreted by the thyroid gland that plays a key role in controlling blood calcium concentrations.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, responsible for regulating blood calcium levels.