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Choose the option that best answers the question.

A company that invests the necessary infrastructure in a large untapped diamond mine can reap as much as 700% profit in the first year.  Some of the largest untapped diamond mines in the world are in the nation of Shagoca.  Therefore, the American company that brokers a deal in the capital Conkin that allows it to put the necessary infrastructure in place at those mines stands to reap tremendous profits. 

Which of the following, if true, most helps to explain why American companies are not eager to invest in infrastructure necessary for diamond mining in Shagoca?