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Traditionally, economists believed that high corporate tax rates universally discourage foreign direct investment. Proponents of this view point to statistical models showing a strong correlation between low tax rates and increased capital inflow. However, a recent school of thought argues that tax rates are secondary to structural factors such as infrastructure quality and labor force skills. According to this alternative perspective, multinational firms are often willing to tolerate higher taxes in exchange for robust public services. Ultimately, contemporary analysts synthesize these views into a hybrid model, contending that while tax rates matter, their relative impact depends heavily on a nation's developmental stage.

Which of the following best describes the overall structural organization of the passage?

  1. It presents a traditional viewpoint on an economic issue, introduces a competing perspective, and concludes with a hybrid synthesis of both views.Cevap
  2. B
    It outlines a traditional economic model and presents consecutive empirical studies to defend that traditional model against all critics.
  3. C
    It describes the author's personal tax strategy, refutes it using statistical evidence, and condemns modern corporate practices.
  4. D
    It focuses exclusively on the statistical correlation between low tax rates and capital inflow, concluding that infrastructure spending is wasteful.
  5. E
    It aggressively denounces traditional economists for ignoring labor skills while passionately advocating for complete tax abolition.

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The passage presents a traditional viewpoint on an economic issue, introduces a competing perspective, and concludes with a hybrid synthesis of both views.
The correct answer accurately summarizes the progression of the text: beginning with the traditional economic belief, transitioning via a contrast keyword to a modern alternative perspective, and concluding with a third, hybrid position that synthesizes elements of both.

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1
Identify the initial perspective presented in the passage.
The passage opens by introducing the traditional view held by economists that high corporate taxes discourage foreign direct investment.
Tracking the sequence of ideas helps establish the starting point of the passage's structural development.
2
Locate structural pivots and transitions to identify competing viewpoints.
The word 'However' shifts the focus to a recent school of thought arguing that infrastructure and labor skills are more decisive than tax rates.
Transition words signal shifts in perspective, establishing a multi-viewpoint framework.
3
Determine how the passage resolves or concludes the discussion.
The final sentence introduces contemporary analysts who combine both ideas into a hybrid model where tax impact depends on a nation's developmental stage.
The conclusion unifies the competing arguments, confirming the overall structure: traditional view → counterperspective → hybrid synthesis.

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