1. Do multinational corporations (that operate in several countries) distort the “trade surplus/trade deficit” figures for the U.S. given that a portion of trade is intra-firm in nature? Explain why...

1. Do multinational corporations (that operate in several countries) distort the “trade surplus/trade deficit” figures for the U.S. given that a portion of trade is intra-firm in nature? Explain why or why not.2. If “free trade” advantages richer nation corporations to the disadvantage of poorer nation firms, is this a new form of “protectionism”? Explain why or why not. Note: You may need to access online sources to answer this essay.3. Explain why “globalization” may well be related to “long-term household wealth” and the domestic “velocity of money” in the U.S. macro-economy.Answers must be 1 page each and in APA format.