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What does FDI stand for?
Foreign Direct Investment
What does positive net flow indicate in the context of FDI?
Domestic companies invest more abroad than foreign investors in the country
What is the main characteristic of Horizontal FDI?
Expanding domestic operations to a foreign country
What does Inward FDI measure?
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What is one of the key functions of FDI according to the text?
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Which statement accurately describes Outward FDI?
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What type of FDI is McDonald's opening restaurants in Japan?
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If McDonald's were to purchase a large-scale farm in Canada to produce meat for their restaurants, what type of FDI would this be?
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Which of the following is NOT a motive for foreign direct investment?
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What is a benefit of FDI for the host country?
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What is a disadvantage of FDI for the host country?
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What is the main difference between foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign portfolio investment (FPI)?
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