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What is the primary focus of the theories of Absolute and Comparative Advantage in international trade?
What is the primary focus of the theories of Absolute and Comparative Advantage in international trade?
Which of the following is a characteristic of mercantilism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of mercantilism?
What does Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) entail?
What does Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) entail?
Which instrument is considered a barrier to trade?
Which instrument is considered a barrier to trade?
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What is an example of a motive for government intervention in trade?
What is an example of a motive for government intervention in trade?
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What is NOT a level of regional economic integration?
What is NOT a level of regional economic integration?
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What is a potential drawback of regional economic integration?
What is a potential drawback of regional economic integration?
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What drives Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in international markets?
What drives Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in international markets?
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Mercantilism promotes a trade deficit as a desirable economic goal.
Mercantilism promotes a trade deficit as a desirable economic goal.
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The Factor Proportions Theory suggests that countries export goods that utilize their abundant factors of production.
The Factor Proportions Theory suggests that countries export goods that utilize their abundant factors of production.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) involves primarily purchasing stocks in domestic firms.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) involves primarily purchasing stocks in domestic firms.
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Subsidies are considered a tool for restricting trade.
Subsidies are considered a tool for restricting trade.
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GATT was established to promote the reduction of trade barriers worldwide.
GATT was established to promote the reduction of trade barriers worldwide.
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Regional economic integration always leads to positive outcomes for all member countries.
Regional economic integration always leads to positive outcomes for all member countries.
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The European Monetary Union uses multiple currencies for trade among its member states.
The European Monetary Union uses multiple currencies for trade among its member states.
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Trade restrictions are solely related to economic motives.
Trade restrictions are solely related to economic motives.
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What is the primary objective of a trade surplus in the context of mercantilism?
What is the primary objective of a trade surplus in the context of mercantilism?
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Which theory suggests that countries should specialize in goods for which they have a lower opportunity cost?
Which theory suggests that countries should specialize in goods for which they have a lower opportunity cost?
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What is a consequence of implementing tariffs as a trade restriction?
What is a consequence of implementing tariffs as a trade restriction?
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What is a common reason for governments to intervene in Foreign Direct Investment decisions?
What is a common reason for governments to intervene in Foreign Direct Investment decisions?
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Which level of regional economic integration involves the adoption of common external tariffs?
Which level of regional economic integration involves the adoption of common external tariffs?
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In the context of the International Product Life Cycle, what phase typically involves the shift of production to developing countries?
In the context of the International Product Life Cycle, what phase typically involves the shift of production to developing countries?
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Which of the following best describes a benefit of regional economic integration?
Which of the following best describes a benefit of regional economic integration?
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What best characterizes the New Trade Theory?
What best characterizes the New Trade Theory?
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Study Notes
Chapter 6: Trade Theory
- International trade involves goods and services, benefits, volume, and patterns.
- Mercantilism: Nations promote exports, restrict imports, and use government assistance, often through colonization, to achieve trade surpluses. Mercantilism worked by creating trade surpluses.
- Absolute Advantage: Countries specialize in producing goods they can produce more efficiently than others.
- Comparative Advantage: Nations benefit by specializing in areas where they have a lower opportunity cost. This allows for more efficient use of resources. Specialization and trade are key.
- Factor Proportions Theory: Production depends on the availability of factors of production like labor and capital, where countries specialize in products using abundantly available factors.
- International Product Life Cycle: Product's life cycle affects trade patterns; new products are initially produced in developed countries, then possibly transferred to developing countries.
- New Trade Theory: Economies of scale and network effects influence trade patterns.
- National Competitive Advantage: Factors like firm strategy, structure, and rivalry, demand conditions, related and supporting industries shape a country's competitive advantage.
- Benefits, Volume, and Patterns of International Trade are explored, along with theories of why nations trade.
Chapter 7: Political Economy of Trade
- Governments intervene in trade due to political, economic, and cultural considerations. Reasons for international trade intervention exist.
- Trade barriers include tariffs, quotas, and subsidies.
- Trade promotion involves measures like subsidies, tax reductions. Methods of trade restrictions are also explored.
- Global trade systems: GATT and WTO agreements work to reduce trade barriers among nations.
- Political, economic, and cultural motives for trade barriers are examined, along with the instruments countries use to restrict and promote trade.
Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- FDI is purchasing physical assets or significant ownership in a foreign company to obtain management control. This is a significant strategic decision and influenced by many factors, including globalization, mergers and acquisitions, and entrepreneurship.
- FDI theories include the International Product Life Cycle, Market Imperfections, and Market Power.
- Management issues in FDI include control, acquisition/establishment decisions, and cost savings (purchase-or-build). Key drivers of FDI include globalization, M&A, and entrepreneurship.
- Governments can intervene in FDI to address balance of payments issues. Capital expenditure is involved.
Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration
- Regional integration aims to promote free trade and investment among nations.
- Various levels of integration exist: Free Trade Area, Customs Union, Common Market, Economic Union, Political Union.
- Regional integration benefits include increased trade and higher standards of living.
- Potential drawbacks include job losses in certain sectors. Job loss is a controversial issue.
- Major integration examples include the European Union, USMCA, and ASEAN.
- The impact on jobs is a controversial issue in regional integration, with potential for job dislocations.
- Efforts to encourage free trade and investment are explored, including benefits and drawbacks.
- Integration in Europe, the Americas (USMCA), and Asia (ASEAN, APEC) are examined.
- Integration levels and debate, like the pros and cons, are also examined.
- The European Union includes the Euro.
- USMCA (formerly NAFTA) is a major integration example in the Americas.
- ASEAN and APEC are Asian regional examples.
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Explore the fundamentals of international trade in this quiz, focusing on key concepts like mercantilism, absolute and comparative advantage, and factor proportions theory. Understand how these theories shape the patterns of global trade and the lifecycle of products. Test your knowledge on how economic principles influence trade decisions.
