1.. How many total jobs in the U.S. were supported by FDI in the U.S. (direct...

1.. How many total jobs in the U.S. were supported by FDI in the U.S. (direct and indirect) in 2013?

2. Which state’s exports supported the highest number of jobs? How many? Which state was number 2?

3. Which are the top 2 industries in Texas for exports?

4.What is the dollar value of Texas exports going to Mexico (in billions)?

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Ans1.. In 2013, absolute majority-owned U.S. associate of foreign firms employed “6.1 million people”. In a step-up to these direct jobs, foreign direct investment contributes to a number of indirect jobs as well. However, little is known about the total number of jobs credited to FDI in the United States. In step-up to ‘6.1’ million direct jobs, there are ‘2.4’ million indirect jobs credited to the economic activity of foreign firms and' 3.5' million indirect jobs ascribable to technology outcome from foreign firms, for a total of '12 million jobs' due to to FDI in the United States.

Ans 2. Minessota's exports supported the highest number of jobs in the US, which acredited to "11 million jobs". Second was "Houston."

Ans.3 The top 2 industries in Texas for exports are "oil and natural gas". It shows "18" percent of the states total exports.

Ans4. The dollar value of Texas exports going to Mexico is "109.7 billion dollars."

Rahul Sunny answered 1 year ago

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