Some Countries Have Oil as a Natural Resource and BronzePlate

Multiple Choice

Some countries have oil as a natural resource and BronzePlate Inc., based in Illinois, is considering building a facility in one of those foreign countries since it does not have easy access to oil near its manufacturing plant. Which theory of foreign direct investment provides an explanation for this decision?

A) eclectic paradigm
B) protectionism argument
C) product life-cycle theory
D) new trade theory
E) infant industry argument