FDI has been rising for all of the following reasons except:
A)the globalization of the world economy.
B)the general increase in trade barriers over the past 30 years.
C)firms are trying to circumvent trade barriers.
D)there is a shift toward democratic political institutions and free market economies.

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FDI has been rising due to the process of globalization of the world economy, as well as firms trying to circumvent trade barriers and a shift toward democratic political institutions and free market economies. However, there has not been a general increase in trade barriers over the past 30 years, so option B is the correct answer.

FDI Has Been Rising for All of the Following Reasons