The importation of cheap,short-barreled guns into the United States is prohibited,but the sale of those guns is legal.As a result Beretta,the Italian gun manufacturer and a maker of cheap,short-barreled guns,opened its own manufacturing plant in Maryland.Beretta engaged in:

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Beretta's opening of its own manufacturing plant in Maryland represents direct investment, as the company has made a substantial investment by establishing its own production facility in the United States. This differs from direct exporting, where the company would simply ship its products from Italy to the United States, and joint venture or licensing, where the company would partner with or grant a license to a U.S.-based company to manufacture the products. Therefore, the best choice is B.

The Importation of Cheap,short-Barreled Guns into the United States Is