Which of the following has been declining in the developing nations of

QUESTION

Which of the following has been declining in the developing nations of the world such as China, India, Russia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Mexico, and Brazil?

A. Economic opportunities for international trade

B. Industrialization

C. Contribution toward the share of world output

D. The stock of foreign direct investment

E. Barriers to the free flow of goods, services, and capital

ANSWER

E
In 2012, firms based in developing nations accounted for 18.9 percent of the stock of foreign direct investment, up from only 1 percent in 1980. Firms based in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, India, and mainland China accounted for much of this investment.