Global Economy Concepts
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What is the primary role of an International Economic and Financial Organization?

  • To provide loans and technical assistance to private companies in developing countries (correct)
  • To establish trade barriers and protectionist policies
  • To manage global migration and human rights issues
  • To promote economic nationalism and self-sufficiency
  • What is the key distinction between an International Government Organization and a Non-Government Organization?

  • International Government Organizations are task-oriented, while Non-Government Organizations are focused on global cooperation.
  • International Government Organizations focus on economic and financial issues, while Non-Government Organizations focus on humanitarian and social issues.
  • International Government Organizations are owned by countries, while Non-Government Organizations are owned by private corporations.
  • International Government Organizations are created by treaties, while Non-Government Organizations are formed by private citizens. (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Transnational Corporation?

  • Establishes factories in emerging nations with less expensive labor and land
  • Manages assets and profits within national borders (correct)
  • Produces goods or services internationally
  • Makes overseas investments
  • What is the primary goal of a protectionist economic policy?

    <p>To help domestic industries by restricting international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the four regional Multilateral Development Banks is responsible for providing loans and assistance to countries in the Americas?

    <p>Inter-American Development Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does trade liberalization differ from protectionism?

    <p>Trade liberalization refers to removing or reducing trade barriers and encouraging the free exchange of goods between nations, while protectionism involves government policies that restrict international trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the concept of a global economy?

    <p>The exchange of goods and services across international borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the five elements of economic globalization?

    <p>Tariff barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of international trade for nations?

    <p>Access to new markets and goods/services not available domestically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of international trade involves importing goods into a country and then re-exporting them without distributing them within the importing country?

    <p>Entrepot trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an international trade in services?

    <p>Consulting services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of international trade, what does the term 'export' refer to?

    <p>Goods manufactured in a country and purchased by residents of another country</p> Signup and view all the answers

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