The fundamental reason firms outsource is that:

A. low-wage workers in other countries are more productive than are U.S. workers.
B. U.S. workers cannot perform the tasks performed by workers in other countries.
C. hiring low-wage workers overseas reduces firms' costs.
D. outsourcing increases employment overseas.


Answer: C

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