Foreign Direct Investment Declined Worldwide During the Recession of 2007-2009

question 199

Multiple Choice

Foreign direct investment declined worldwide during the recession of 2007-2009.The decline in foreign direct investment in developing countries can make it more difficult for these countries to break out of the vicious cycle of low economic growth and

• A)overpopulation.
• B)low saving and investment.
• C)a low import/export ratio.
• D)low government spending.

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