Which of the following factors most likely would explain why a U.S. company would choose to operate in the United States despite much lower wages in Mexico?

A. The absence of significant trade barriers
B. The low cost of transportation between the two countries
C. The lower productivity of Mexican workers
D. The presence of many Japanese companies in Mexico


Answer: C

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