All of the following are disadvantages of exporting except?
A) It may help a firm achieve experience curve economies
B) High transportation costs can make exporting uneconomical
C) Tariff barriers can make exporting uneconomical
D) Exporting from a firm's home bases may not be appropriate if there are lower-cost locations for manufacturing the product abroad
E) Marketing is the responsibility of local agents

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Exporting may help a firm achieve experience curve economies by increasing production and sales volumes, and therefore reducing the average cost per unit. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are all disadvantages of exporting, as they all involve additional costs or barriers that can make exporting less profitable or inefficient.

All of the Following Are Disadvantages of Exporting Except