The value chain for a product will tend to be dispersed across different countries when:
A)Different stages of the value chain require different types of resources and capabilities
B)The product is subject to import tariffs and quotas
C)The product is knowledge-intensive
D)The different stages of the value chain need to be closely coordinated.

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When different stages of the value chain require different types of resources and capabilities, it is often more efficient for each stage to be located in a country where those resources and capabilities are readily available. This results in the dispersion of the value chain across different countries.

The Value Chain for a Product Will Tend to Be