Investment in Foreign Countries That Occurs by Purchasing Financial Securities

question 37

Multiple Choice

Investment in foreign countries that occurs by purchasing financial securities is referred to as

• A)directed capital.
• B)direct investment.
• C)capital investiture.
• D)portfolio investment.

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Definitions:

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, identical products, and free entry and exit from the market.

Identical Goods

Products that are indistinguishable from each other in the eyes of the consumer, often associated with perfect competition markets.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a company can achieve the highest profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations.