Which of the following identifies the motivation for much of the foreign direct investment by non-U.S. firms?

A. The desire to disperse production activities to optimal locations

B. The need to suppress emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil

C. The demand for skilled workers in foreign nations

D. The lack of adequate environmental regulations

E. The establishment of multinational treaties

A
The motivation for much of the foreign direct investment by non-U.S. firms was the desire to disperse production activities to optimal locations and to build a direct presence in major foreign markets.