The argument that firms prefer FDI over licensing to retain control over know-how, manufacturing, marketing, and strategy or because some firm capabilities are not amenable to licensing constitutes the

The argument that firms prefer FDI over licensing to retain control over know-how, manufacturing, marketing, and strategy or because some firm capabilities are not amenable to licensing constitutes the



A. comparative advantage theory.


B. distribution theory.


C. new trade theory.


D. internalization theory.


E. licensing theory.



Answer: D. internalization theory


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