On which of the following grounds are multinational corporations (MNCS) often criticized by antiglobalization activists? Multiple Choice They increase unemployment in the host country. They bring in technology that is unknown to the host country They use the capital-intensive mode of production. They are liable to pay the taxes levied by the government of the host country. They misuse and misallocate scarce resources

On which of the following grounds are multinational corporations (MNCS) often criticized by antiglobalization activists? Multiple Choice They increase unemployment in the host country. They bring in technology that is unknown to the host country They use the capital-intensive mode of production. They are liable to pay the taxes levied by the government of the host country. They misuse and misallocate scarce resources

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