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Should tax-related factors be considered in evaluating a foreign target? yes, di

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Question

Should tax-related factors be considered in evaluating a foreign target?

yes, different tax rates may increase after-tax earnings

no, corporate tax rates in the home country and the foreign country are the same

no, foreign taxes can be deducted from home country taxes

yes, corporate tax rates in the home country are always higher

none of the above

Counterpurchase:

is a form of barter

involves two separate transactions

always involves governments and MNCs

is not a form of countertrade

none of the above

MNCs sometimes measure country risk by assigning weights to factors. Which of the following is correct:

weights should be equally allocated among factors

factors will be identical for all MNCs conducting business in the same country

Factors for political and financial risk will be equally weighed in the final analysis

weights should be assigned to factors for political and financial risk according to their perceived importance.

none of the above

The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. offers various programs, including:

medium-term guarantee program

bank insurance programs for exporters

export credit insurance program for exporters

working capital guarantee program

all of the above

U.S. MNC is considering investing in Portuguese securities. The exchange rate is

Explanation / Answer

1. yes, corporate tax rates in the home country are always higher

2. Counter purchase is a form of Barter

3. weights should be assigned to factors for political and financial risk according to their perceived importance

4. all of the above

5. higher, because the euro will convert to fewer dollars

6. operating in both countries

7. The importer pays the exporter when the goods are sold