During the five-year period 2007-2011, total annual worldwide FDI outflows amounted to
A)about $1,698 million on average.
B)about $1,698 billion on average.
C)about $1,698 trillion on average.
D)None of the above

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FDI outflows refer to the amount of money invested by a country in foreign countries. According to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2012, the total FDI outflows during the period of 2007-2011 were around $8,490 billion (or $8.49 trillion), making the average annual FDI outflow roughly $1,698 billion (or $1.698 trillion). Therefore, the correct answer is B - about $1,698 billion on average.

During the Five-Year Period 2007-2011, Total Annual Worldwide FDI Outflows