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O-LevelEconomicsInternational trade and globalisation2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q281 Mark

A Japanese car manufacturer decided to produce its cars in a factory in Europe. What would not be a reason why they might have chosen to do this?

Acheaper wage costs in Europe
Bthe availability of raw materials
Cto gain external economies from skilled labour in Europe
Dto increase Japanese self-sufficiency

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D: to increase Japanese self-sufficiency

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International trade and globalisation, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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