Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Monopolistic competition

Monopolistic competition — practice question

Because Country X has a low inflation rate, a stable currency and unemployed resources, it receives $25 billion in direct foreign investment. What is most likely to be one positive effect of this foreign direct investment inflow on country X?

  • AAggregate demand will be boosted through the investment multiplier.
  • BCountry X will have to use its foreign reserves to eliminate any trade deficit.
  • CThe balance of payments will be affected with the outflow of profits to foreigners.
  • DThe rate of inflation will increase if country X tries to increase capacity.

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