Which of the following is an example of foreign direct investment?

A. Dr. Gareau, a French biologist, buys $5,000 worth of shares of Toyota.
B. Ford buys a controlling interest in Peugeot Citroën, a French automobile company.
C. Wells Fargo Bank buys $10 million worth of Bank of England T-Bills.
D. Ford motor company puts $10 million from its pension fund into a mutual fund containing shares of foreign companies.

Answer: B

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