Which of the Following Exemplifies Cross-Country Differences in Demographic, Cultural

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exemplifies cross-country differences in demographic, cultural, and market conditions?

• A) Nike produces its own line of skate shoes.
• B) Starbucks acquires a large coffee farm in Costa Rica.
• C) Ireland provides low-costs loans to foreign entrants to stimulate capital investment.
• D) Intel's silicon chips are identical across the world.
• E) McDonald's offers 100% beef-free products in its outlets in India.

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