The direct foreign investment positions by U.S. firms have generally _______ over time; the direct foreign investment positions in the U.S. by non-U.S. firms have generally _______ over time.
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increased; increased |
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increased; decreased |
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decreased; decreased |
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decreased; increased |
Answer: The correct option is "increased; increased"
The direct foreign investment positions by U.S. firms have
generally increased over time; the direct foreign
investment positions in the U.S. by non-U.S. firms have generally
increased over time.
The direct foreign investment positions by U.S. firms have generally _______ over time; the direct foreign...
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