Exploitive MNEs Are Often Able to Extract Substantial Concessions from Host

question 12

Multiple Choice

Exploitive MNEs are often able to extract substantial concessions from host country governments because host countries are eager to secure which of the following in connection with new investments made by MNEs:

• A) access to the MNEs' sources of international commercial credit.
• B) employment and increased tax bases.
• C) business intelligence pertaining to the nature of concessions being offered by other host countries.
• D) complex financial instruments developed in first-world financial markets.

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Definitions:

Lube Level

The amount or height of lubricating oil present in a system, important for ensuring proper lubrication of moving parts.

Fill Plugs

Components used to seal the fill holes in a system, ensuring fluids are contained and can be added as needed.

Crown Gear Runout

A measure of the deviation or wobble of a crown gear from its perfect geometric shape, affecting the smoothness of gear engagement.

Pinion To Crown Gear Runout

The deviation in the rotational motion of the pinion gear as it meshes with the crown gear, affecting gear engagement.