A Country Rejects FDI Proposals in Certain Industries

question 3

Multiple Choice

A country rejects FDI proposals in certain industries. It does so because the tangible advantages of such investments are lesser than potential costs like loss of employment and reduction of overall well-being. However, it aggressively pursues inviting foreign investments in sectors like infrastructure, education, and healthcare because of the benefits that accrue with them. Which political view of FDI is discussed in this example?

• A) The pure market view
• B) The free market view
• C) The radical view
• D) The pragmatic nationalist view

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