Accusations of American labor unions against U.S multinational firms include all of the following except ?

Correct answer: D. operating at output levels where scale economies occur

  • A. enjoy unfair advantage in taxation
  • B. export jobs by shifting technology overseas
  • C. export jobs by shifting investment overseas
  • D. operating at output levels where scale economies occur

Explanation

U.S. labor unions commonly accuse multinationals of gaining tax advantages and moving jobs, technology, or investment abroad. Operating where economies of scale exist is normally an efficiency benefit, not a labor-union accusation.

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