Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Other benefits from deferral arise because the firm effectively gains a real option to repatriate income at times when repatriation might be cheaper.
• B)By pooling foreign income,the firm effectively pays the combined tax rate on all foreign income.
• C)In years in which the U.S.tax rate exceeds the combined tax rate on all foreign income,the repatriation of additional income does not incur an additional U.S.tax liability,so the earnings can be repatriated tax free.
• D)Deferring repatriation of earnings lowers the overall tax burden in much the same way as deferring capital gains lowers the tax burden imposed by the capital gains tax.

Analyze the relationship between offshoring decisions and production characteristics such as volume, variety, and labor content.

Know the principles of network design in global supply chains and how different designs affect flexibility and performance.

Understand the role of cash flow duration changes and information flow adjustments in global supply chains.

Gain insight into the importance of flexibility in the supply chain to address demand fluctuations and supply disruptions.

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