Which of the following is NOT a reason for a firm to engage in horizontal FDI? |
A) It may want to expand its business across international borders. |
B) It may want to avoid tariffs in its foreign markets. |
C) It may want to avoid tariffs in its home market. |
D) It may want to reduce its corporate taxes. |
Option B
Explanation: The firm can engage in horizontal FDI to expand internationally and by doing so it cannot avoid international tariffs.
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