Which of the following may not be a downside to the rise of multinational corporations (MNCs)?
A) MNCs may spur local development of infrastructure such as roadws and schools.
B) Global South countries may become dependent on MNCs to provide technology and never develop new technology on their own.
C) Elites may sacrifice the country's welfare for their own personal gain.
D) All of these are true.

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The rise of MNCs may lead to some positive outcomes, such as spurring local development of infrastructure such as roads and schools. However, choices B and C point out some possible downsides to the rise of MNCs, which are the dependence on the technology provided by MNCs and the possibility of elites sacrificing a country's welfare for their own personal gain. Therefore, A is the answer as it is the only choice that is not a downside to the rise of multinational corporations.

Which of the Following May Not Be a Downside to the Rise