Considering the Fact That Many Barriers to International Portfolio Investments

question 16

Multiple Choice

Considering the fact that many barriers to international portfolio investments have been dismantled in recent years,

• A)capital market imperfections as a motivating factor for FDI are likely to become more important going forward.
• B)capital market imperfections as a motivating factor for FDI are likely to become less relevant.
• C)labor market imperfections as a motivating factor for FDI are likely to become less relevant.
• D)none of the above

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