In International Trade, an Exporter Wants to Be Paid Before

Multiple Choice

In international trade, an exporter wants to be paid before a consignment is shipped. Correspondingly, the importer wants to pay only upon receipt of the consignment. These conflicting preferences of the parties are a manifestation of:

A) corporate greed.
B) acculturation.
C) lack of trust.
D) cultural insensitivity.
E) countertrading opportunities.