Which of the following would NOT reflect Friedman's notion of a ...

[stevenposner]

Which of the following would NOT reflect Friedman's notion of a flat earth?
 
  A) the ability of financial capital and production to flow easily from one place to another
  B) the ability of financial capital to change locations to take advantage of technological innovation
  C) the ability of financial capital to change locations to take advantage of labor costs
  D) the ability of financial capital to develop new products that can be shipped and sold anywhere
  E) there are local differences in geographies that may encourage or inhibit the flow of ideas and goods around the globe

Question 2

Where is Socotra located, what makes the island unique, and what threats currently exist that could potentially destroy the island's unique characteristics?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Dunkey]

Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

The island of Socotra is located about 230 miles southeast of Yemen. Because of its isolation, Socotra has a unique environment and a great deal of environmental diversity featuring plants and animals that are found nowhere else. Pharmaceutical companies have begun harvest plants on the island, along with potential development of oil reserves, and increased tourist development; pose a long-term threat to Socotra.