A global trend since the 1980s and 1990s has been toward:
A)Nationalization of foreign MNE assets.
B)Privatization of assets.
C) Expropriation of assets.
D) None of the above.

Question

A global trend since the 1980s and 1990s has been toward:
A)​Nationalization of foreign MNE assets.
B)​Privatization of assets.
C) ​Expropriation of assets.
D) ​None of the above.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The global trend since the 1980s and 1990s has been toward privatization of assets, with many countries selling off state-owned enterprises and other assets to private investors. Nationalization and expropriation of foreign MNE assets, on the other hand, have become less common in this period, as many countries have moved toward market-oriented economic policies and greater openness to foreign investment.

A Global Trend Since the 1980s and 1990s Has Been