Economic Globalization Throughout History
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What term is used to describe the international exchange of goods and services in monetary units of account?

  • Global Economy (correct)
  • Local Economy
  • National Economy
  • Regional Economy

What is the global economy sometimes referred to as in the text?

  • Country-Specific Economy
  • Regional Economy
  • World Economy (correct)
  • Local Economy

Which aspect of globalization does the text mention as involving the trade of goods and services?

  • Globalization of Technology and Communication
  • Globalization of Production
  • Globalization of Financial Markets
  • Globalization of Trade (correct)

What does the text define as economic globalization?

<p>Functional integration between internationally dispersed activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does internationalization focus on according to the text?

<p>Economic activities within a country (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the system of trade and industry across the world that has emerged due to globalization?

<p>Globalization System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a recession and a depression?

<p>A recession is short-term, while a depression is long-term and sustained. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical event is considered the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world?

<p>The Great Depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of British Industrialization in terms of globalization?

<p>Technological advances and organizational methods spreading globally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event facilitated the spread of the industrial revolution to continental Europe and North America?

<p>Napoleonic wars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical development is associated with the archaic form of globalization?

<p>Spread of the Silk Road connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the contribution of the Dutch East India Company to globalization?

<p>Founding of the Dutch East India Company played a significant role in global trade. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?

<p>To serve as a forum for trade negotiations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the reduction of restrictions on the free exchange of goods between nations?

<p>Liberalization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does privatization involve?

<p>Transfer of ownership from government to private sector (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Neo-mercantilism in terms of economic policies?

<p>To intervene and protect domestic industries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does deregulation aim to achieve in a particular industry?

<p>Create more competition within the industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Great Depression impact the global economy?

<p>By increasing protectionist policies among nations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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