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Why are the islands of Caribbean so important to the United States both as a source and a destination of investment?
 
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Question 2

The Korean term, chaebol, refers to ________.
 
  A) a family-based conglomerate
  B) workplace harmony
  C) economic restructuring
  D) cooperative banks



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Answer to Question 1

These islands serve as offshore financial centers for U.S. companies that set up finance subsidiaries to take advantage of low tax rates and business-friendly regulations.

Answer to Question 2

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