Regarding Foreign Investment

question 44

Multiple Choice

Regarding foreign investment:

• A)it can be divided into three components: international trade,portfolio investment,and direct investment.
• B)portfolio investment involves investors who participate in the management of the firm in addition to receiving a return on their money.
• C)deals that result in the foreign investor's obtaining at least 10 percent of the shareholdings are classified as portfolio investments.
• D)it is noticed that international trade in manufactured goods will be greater between nations with similar levels of per capita income.
• E)it can be divided into two components: portfolio investment,and direct investment.

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