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iveyjurea · **on:** Jun 29, 2018

One of the more important obstacles to regional economic and political integration is the threat of losing national identity and sovereignty as part of the larger regional structure.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Even in a highly competitive international environment, centralization helps firms avoid duplication and lower costs.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

LegendaryAnswers · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 29, 2018

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One of the more important obstacles to regional economic and political integration is the threat of losing national identity and sovereignty as part of the larger regional structure. Countries have many icons of national identity that generations have fought for centuries to maintain.

Answer to Question 2

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Even firms that have at one point adopted a decentralized model to compete effectively in the international market have rethought their strategies and opted for a centralized model because it helps avoid duplication and, consequently, it lowers costs.