Suppose Vaabo a Finnishowned auto manufacturer builds a prod

Suppose Vaabo, a Finnish-owned auto manufacturer, builds a production facility in Alberta. This is an example of foreign direct portfolio investment in Canada. Which of the following policies are consistent with the goal of increasing productivity and growth in developing countries? Check all that apply. Impose restrictions on foreign ownership of domestic capital Provide tax breaks and patents for firms that pursue research and development in health and sciences Pursue inward-oriented policies Give families cash payments on the condition that their children show up for school and medical exams In less-developed countries, the brain drain refers to: Rapid population growth that increases the burden on the educational system Lower productivity due to a malnourished workforce Rapid population growth that lowers the stock of capital per worker The emigration of highly skilled workers to rich countries

Solution

ans 1

this is the example of foreign direct investment in Canada.

because this investment has directly enhanced the production capacity in canada

ans 2

b) provide tax breaks and patents for firms that pursue research and development in health and sciences

this will increase research and development and will lead to increase in productivity and growth

ans 3

d) the emigration of highly skilled workers to rich countries.

due to brain drain , highly skilled labor move out of the country and country\'s human resourcee becomes weak.