When trade barriers began to fall, what was the motivation for much of the foreign direct investment by non-U.S. firms?
A) desire to disperse production activities to optimal locations
B) need to suppress emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil
C) demand for skilled workers in foreign nations
D) lack of adequate environmental regulations
E) establishment of multinational treaties

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The motivation for much of the foreign direct investment by non-U.S. firms was to disperse production activities to optimal locations, taking advantage of lower costs, access to resources, and proximity to markets.

When Trade Barriers Began to Fall, What Was the Motivation