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What is the definition of a foreign direct investment (FDI)?
What is the definition of a foreign direct investment (FDI)?
- An investment made by a financial institution in one country into business interests located in another country
- An investment made by an individual in one country into business interests located in another country
- An investment made by a government in one country into business interests located in another country
- An investment made by a firm in one country into business interests located in another country (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of a jointly owned subsidiary or joint venture?
What is the primary characteristic of a jointly owned subsidiary or joint venture?
- Ownership by a government and a private company
- Ownership by a single company from one country
- Ownership by multiple companies from the same country
- Shared ownership by two or more companies from different countries (correct)
Why is a foreign direct investment (FDI) different from a portfolio investment?
Why is a foreign direct investment (FDI) different from a portfolio investment?
- FDI focuses on short-term investments, while portfolio investment focuses on long-term investments
- Portfolio investment requires collaboration between multiple firms, while FDI does not
- Portfolio investment involves a higher level of risk compared to FDI
- FDI involves ownership and control of the business, while portfolio investment does not (correct)
Why is the concept of culture important in defining a nation?
Why is the concept of culture important in defining a nation?
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What is the primary reason for considering people in a nation to be similar?
What is the primary reason for considering people in a nation to be similar?
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Which factor contributes to the subjective common perception of history in a nation?
Which factor contributes to the subjective common perception of history in a nation?
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