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ick on the items on the left to read a description. Then, drag each item to the correct implication for siness in the chart. Implication for Business Driving Force better ability to optimize location economies Declining trade barriers better ability to export goods Declining investment barriers better ability to optimize location economies growth in e-commerce lowered distance between countries Enhanced communication technologies growth in e commerce lowered distance between Enhanced transportation technologies better ability to export goods countries

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter2: Thinking Like An Economist

Section: Chapter Questions

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