Foreign Direct Investment May Be an Attempt by Foreign Companies

question 45

True/False

Foreign direct investment may be an attempt by foreign companies to establish competitive advantage over potential competitors in other markets, due to possession of advantages not available to local firms. Such advantages possessed by foreign companies over their local competitors include knowledge about local market conditions and cost efficiencies from operating at a distance.

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Definitions:

Leisure

Time free from work or duties, often used for relaxation, hobbies, or other personal activities.

Nonlabor Income

Income received that does not originate from employment or working, such as dividends, interest, or rental income.

Wage Rate

The fixed amount of compensation or payment given to an employee by an employer in return for work performed, typically expressed on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Labor

Work or human effort, including physical and mental, contributed to the production of goods and services.