What Is the Principal Reason for Intel (A U

question 89

Multiple Choice

What is the principal reason for Intel (a U.S. computer chip producer) to establish a computer chip manufacturing plant in a developing country (e.g., Malaysia) ?

• A) to take advantage of low wages in Malaysia
• B) to take advantage of Malaysia's climate
• C) to take advantage of Malaysia's low tariffs on imported computer chips
• D) to avoid Malaysia's low export taxes on computer chips

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