Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and Globalizing Actors Quiz
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of a disruption in the supply chain?

  • Reduced economic cooperation (correct)
  • Increased economic cooperation
  • Reduced political cooperation
  • Increased political cooperation

    • What is an example of a resource that can cause disruptions if its production is affected?

  • Rare earth metals (correct)
  • Copper
  • Coal
  • Oil

    • Why can disruptions in the production of rare earth metals be a risk?

  • They are used in light-emitting diode (LED) lights
  • They are produced in China
  • They are essential for renewable energy construction (correct)
  • They are used in most electronic displays

    • Which country is a major producer of rare earth metals?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can disrupt the production of copper?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can disruptions in the production of copper be a risk?

    <p>Copper is essential for renewable energy construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is a major producer of copper?

    <p>Chile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can disruptions in the supply chain lead to?

    <p>Reduced political cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can disruptions in the supply chain result in?

    <p>Reduced political cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of globalization?

    <p>Increased interactions between citizens of different countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between globalization and nationalism?

    <p>Globalization involves economic and financial cooperation, while nationalism focuses on limited cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates companies to engage in globalization?

    <p>Increasing profits, accessing resources and markets, and intrinsic gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can companies increase profits through globalization?

    <p>By increasing sales and reducing costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do non-state actors participate in globalization?

    <p>To access resources and markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of flows are short-term investments in foreign assets?

    <p>Portfolio investment flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can facilitate or accelerate globalization?

    <p>Political cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is globalization?

    <p>The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the trend in the World Bank Openness Index over the years?

    <p>It has increased from 27 percent in 1970 to over 60 percent in 2019</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the headwinds that globalization has experienced since 2008?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are automobiles typically produced in a globalized world?

    <p>Parts are made in multiple countries, assembled in another country, and sold in a third country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of globalization provide for companies in terms of their products?

    <p>Opportunities to find the best inputs for their product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What opportunities does globalization provide for investors worldwide?

    <p>Opportunities to invest in the process of supply chain management and logistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the impact of the Global Financial Crisis on globalization?

    <p>It has decreased some countries’ appetite for using imported products or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential disadvantage of globalization?

    <p>Increased labor mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is intrinsic gain in the context of globalization?

    <p>A side effect or consequence of an activity that generates a benefit beyond profit itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a potential consequence of globalization on environmental resources?

    <p>Reduced environmental quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of intrinsic gain mentioned in the text?

    <p>Personal growth or education from expanding horizons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the benefits of globalization mentioned in the text?

    <p>Increased choice, higher quality goods, and increased labor mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential political consequence of globalization?

    <p>Differences in opportunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can globalization contribute to income and wealth inequality?

    <p>By creating unequal accrual of economic and financial gains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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