MNCs May Undertake Overseas Investment Projects in a Foreign Country

question 29

Multiple Choice

MNCs may undertake overseas investment projects in a foreign country, despite the fact that local firms may enjoy inherent advantages. This implies that

• A)MNCs are making a mistake in this case and will have to eventually withdraw.
• B)MNCs should have significant advantages over local firms such as comparative advantages due to intangible assets.
• C)the local firms will not have to compete due to their inherent advantages over the foreigners.
• D)none of the above

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