Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Factors

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors directly changing the way countries trade and prosper in the twenty-first century?

• A) The transition from socialist to market-driven economies
• B) Liberalization of trade and investment policies in developing countries
• C) The transfer of public-sector enterprises to the private sector
• D) The rapid development of regional market alliances
• E) The increase in military capabilities of countries around the world

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