Author Question: Democracy is characterized by limited governmental interference. Indicate whether the statement ... (Read 37 times)

pepyto

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
Democracy is characterized by limited governmental interference.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In a short essay, explain the main differences between international portfolio investment and foreign direct investment.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



kescobar@64

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

a. Types of assets purchased-The first main difference between the two types of investments concerns the types of assets purchased. Portfolio investment involves the purchase of foreign securities, such as stocks and bonds, for the purpose of gaining financial returns. Foreign direct investment involves the purchase of productive assets, such as capital, technology, labor, land, plants, and equipment.
b. Types of ownership-The second main difference concerns the level or type of ownershi



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library