Workers who work the night shift at factories are paid more than similar workers who work the day shift due to a

A decrease in United States net foreign direct investment would occur if

A) net capital flows increase. B) net foreign investment decreases. C) U.S. citizens have decreased the value of foreign stocks and bonds they own. D) U.S. citizens have decreased their building or purchasing of facilities in foreign countries.

In the mid-1990s, cattle ranchers in the United States kept raising cattle even though prices were at a ten-year low and below average total cost. What is the likely explanation for this?

A) The ranchers were hoping to receive government subsidies. B) The exit costs were too high. C) Continuing to operate resulted in smaller losses than would have been incurred by shutting down. D) Cattle is an important source of protein and its production is essential for the United States.