Indirect exporting refers to
A) offering the right to a trademark, patent, trade secret, or similarly valued item of intellectual property in return for a royalty or fee.
B) contracting with a foreign firm to manufacture products according to stated specifications.
C) the combined investment of a foreign country and a local firm to create a local business.
D) when a firm sells its domestically produced goods in a foreign country through an intermediary.
E) when a firm sells its domestically produced goods in a foreign country without intermediaries.

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Indirect exporting occurs when a company sells its products in a foreign country through an intermediary, such as an export management company or a trading company. The intermediary handles the logistics of exporting, including arranging transportation, handling customs, and managing documentation. This allows the firm to avoid the costs and risks of directly exporting to a foreign market.

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