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Discuss any one economic motivation behind the internationalization of firms.

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1. Discuss any one economic motivation behind the internationalization of firms.

A key motivation for firms to invest abroad is to guarantee access to strategic assets, including natural resources and raw materials, as well as new technologies and brands. This security of access to essential raw ...

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