_______________ Has Not Contributed to the Increase in FDI Over

question 102

Multiple Choice

_______________ has not contributed to the increase in FDI over the past several years.

• A) Globalization of the world economy
• B) The desire to have production facilities close to major customers
• C) A strong U.S. economy
• D) Dramatic shift towards socialist and communist political institutions
• E) Increasing corporate profits

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Definitions:

Direct Material

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and are an integral part of the finished product.

Direct Labor

Labor costs directly traceable to the production of specific goods or services, such as wages for assembly line workers.

Overhead

Expenses that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services but are required for the company's operations, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets found on the balance sheet, calculated by subtracting liabilities from the total value of assets.