Keiretsus are families of firms with interlocking stakes in one another. Trading companies that are members of Keiretsus act as the eyes and ears of the whole group, spotting business trends, market gaps and investment opportunities. Mitsubishi is an example of a Japanese Keiretsu.

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Keiretsus Are

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Keiretsus are

A) agents that deal in illegal and/or gray market products.
B) export management companies used by Japanese firms.
C) families of firms with interlocking stakes in one another.
D) trading associations formed under the Webb-Pomerene Act.

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