High Transportation Costs And/or Tariffs Imposed on Imports Help Explain

question 101

Multiple Choice

High transportation costs and/or tariffs imposed on imports help explain why many firms prefer _____________ over _____________.

• A) foreign direct investment or licensing; exporting
• B) foreign direct investment or licensing; joint ventures
• C) exporting; foreign direct investment or licensing
• D) strategic alliances; foreign direct investment or licensing
• E) licensing; foreign direct investment

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