How do the two kinds of capital differ in their mobility between countries?

Human capital moves easily; physical capital can never cross borders at allCorrect answerYour answerBoth move between countries with no restriction of any kindCorrect answerYour answerNeither can move between countries under any circumstancesCorrect answerYour answerPhysical capital moves easily; human capital is held back by nationality and cultureCorrect answerYour answer

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Most physical capital (apart from fixed plant) can be moved or traded across borders.
People move too, but visas, nationality and culture limit how freely.

Concept: Mobility of capital
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How do the two kinds of capital differ in their mobility between countries?

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