The Stock of Foreign Direct Investment Refers To

question 115

Multiple Choice

The stock of foreign direct investment refers to:

• A)the total accumulated value of foreign-owned assets at a given time.
• B)the number of shares of a foreign firm held by the local investors.
• C)the amount of FDI undertaken over a given time period (normally a year).
• D)the dividend amount paid by the foreign firm to local investors.
• E)the flow of foreign direct investment out of a country.

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Definitions:

Distributor

An entity that buys products in bulk from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or directly to consumers.

Foreign Market

A marketplace outside a company's home country where it can engage in trade or investment, offering opportunities for growth but also posing challenges like cultural and legal differences.

Resale

The act of selling a product or property previously purchased, often used goods or properties, in various markets or channels.

Dispute Settlement Understanding

An agreement that is part of the WTO system whereby recognized governments of WTO member states may bring an action alleging a violation of GATT by other member states.