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According to the information provided, which country has held the position of the world's largest economy since 1871?

  • China
  • Japan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States (correct)
  • What percentage of the total world economy is represented by the top 5 economies?

  • 50% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 75%
  • 100%
  • Based on the provided information, which of the following statements is TRUE?

  • The top 5 economies control a significant share of the global economy. (correct)
  • The top 5 economies represent less than half of the global economy.
  • The United States has always been the world's largest economy.
  • The world economy has remained relatively stable since 1871.
  • Which country is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text to be a 'big economy'?

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    What is the main reason for the decrease in US goods imports from China during the first half of 2023?

    <p>Companies are seeking to diversify their supply chains due to geopolitical tensions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage decrease in US goods imports from China during the first six months of 2023?

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    What is the likely outcome of companies seeking to de-risk and diversify their supply chains?

    <p>Increased competition between companies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used in the text to describe the actions of companies seeking new suppliers due to geopolitical tensions?

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    What does the text suggest about the relationship between the US and China?

    <p>The relationship is increasingly strained. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely impact of the decrease in US goods imports from China on the US economy?

    <p>A potential increase in unemployment in certain sectors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period covered by the data reported in the text?

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    Which of the three largest US trading partners is known for exporting oil and gas?

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    According to the content, what information can be obtained by analyzing a country's trade patterns?

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    What is the primary impact of the Syrian Civil War on the country's economy?

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    Which country is known for exporting electronics to the United States?

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    What is the key distinction mentioned between commodity countries and industrialized/technology countries?

    <p>Commodity countries rely heavily on the extraction and export of natural resources, while industrialized countries focus on manufacturing and technological advancements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the impact of the 2023 attacks on the GDP of Gaza?

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    How does the content suggest analyzing the trade dynamics between countries could reveal potential political alignments?

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    What is the primary implication of referring to Germany's reliance on Russian gas and India's dependence on Chinese pharmaceuticals?

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    Which economic factor has been significantly impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

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    What is the significance of Texas being a top exporting state for over 20 years in a row?

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    Which of the following is NOT a major export from Canada to the United States?

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    What is the primary reason for the decline in Gaza's GDP after the October 2023 attacks?

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    Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned in the content as a factor that can be understood through a country's trade patterns?

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    What is the primary message conveyed by the phrase 'Trade is a window into a country'?

    <p>Trade reveals a country's economic activities, strengths, and weaknesses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries has experienced a significant decline in GDP due to internal conflict?

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    What are the two primary types of global trade mentioned in the content?

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    What is the primary reason cited for the slowing trend in global trade?

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    What is the main difference between a 'net exporter' and a 'net importer'?

    <p>A net exporter has a trade surplus, while a net importer has a trade deficit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the trade of 'intermediate goods' important?

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    Which of the following best describes the purpose of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

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    What are some potential benefits of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for a receiving country?

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    What are some potential drawbacks of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for a receiving country?

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    Flashcards

    World's largest economy

    The U.S. has been the largest economy since 1871.

    Top 5 economies

    The leading economies that make up about 50% of global economy.

    Economy representation

    The top 5 economies represent roughly 50% of the world's economy.

    Historical economy data

    The U.S. has maintained its top position in economy since 1871.

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    Global economy significance

    The concentration of economic power in a few nations affects global dynamics.

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    Goods imports from China

    The total value of products brought into a country from China.

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    25 percent decrease

    A reduction of goods imports from China by a quarter of their original value.

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    First six months of 2023

    The period covering January to June of the year 2023.

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    Commerce Department report

    An official statement from the government regarding trade statistics.

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    De-risking

    The process of reducing risk in business operations by diversifying supplies.

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    Diversifying supply chains

    The strategy of sourcing goods from multiple countries to enhance stability.

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    Rising friction between Washington and Beijing

    Increasing tensions and disagreements in the US-China relationship.

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    Alternative countries for imports

    Other nations that companies are considering for sourcing goods instead of China.

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    Texas as an Exporter

    Texas has been the top exporting state in the U.S. for over 20 years.

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    Global Trade's Importance

    Global trade provides key insights into a country's economy and relationships.

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    Commodity vs. Industrialized Countries

    Countries may be categorized as commodity (oil, minerals) or industrial/technology-based.

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    Openness of Trade

    Refers to how accessible a country's trade practices are.

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    Over-reliance Risks

    Dependence on specific goods or countries for resources can be risky.

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    Germany's Gas Supply

    Germany's heavy reliance on Russian gas illustrates over-reliance on a single source.

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    India's Pharmaceutical Trade

    India's dependence on Chinese pharmaceuticals highlights trade vulnerabilities.

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    Trade Dynamics

    The dynamics of trade reveal the economic interdependence between countries.

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    Top US Import Partner

    Mexico is the largest US import partner, primarily for autos and parts.

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    Canada's Main Export to US

    Canada exports oil and gas to the United States, making it a key partner.

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    China's Export Specialty

    China is a significant source of electronics for the US market.

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    Impact of Russia's Actions

    Russia's invasion of Ukraine has economic implications for trade in Europe.

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    Syrian Civil War Effects

    The Syrian Civil War has caused a drop in GDP and exports.

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    Recent Gaza Economic Strain

    Gaza's GDP plummeted following attacks in October '23.

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    Ukraine Trade Influence

    The conflict in Ukraine impacts trade relationships and economic stability in Europe.

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    US Trade Dynamics

    The US relies on a few key partners for imports, notably Mexico, Canada, and China.

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    Types of Global Trade

    Global trade consists of two main types: goods and services.

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    Net Exporter

    A net exporter is a country that exports more goods and services than it imports.

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    Net Importer

    A net importer is a country that imports more goods and services than it exports.

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    Intermediate Goods

    Intermediate goods are products that are used as inputs in the production of other goods.

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    Trends in Trade

    Current trends in trade include an increase in intermediate goods, with slowing and geopolitically driven changes.

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    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

    FDI occurs when a company invests directly in facilities or assets in a foreign country.

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    Positives of FDI

    Benefits of FDI include access to new markets, resources, and technology.

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    Negatives of FDI

    Drawbacks of FDI can include political risks, cultural differences, and potential job loss in home country.

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    China

    A major global economy, known for extensive trade.

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    Japan

    An influential economy in Asia, recognized for technology and exports.

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    Germany

    Europe’s largest economy, known for engineering and exports.

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    UK

    A significant economy known for finance and trade, especially in London.

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    Big Economies as Big Traders

    Countries with big economies tend to engage in significant international trade.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Global Business - Chapter 2, Part 1: The Evolution of International Business

    • International trade is a key factor in raising living standards, creating employment, and providing consumers with a wider variety of goods and services.
    • The world is more globalized than ever before.
    • Two major forms of global business are trade (imports and exports) and foreign direct investment (FDI).

    Major Forms of Global Business

    • Trade:

      • Involves the import and export of goods.
      • Includes: goods such as physical products, and services like insurance, maintenance, finance, travel, and transportation.
    • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI):

      • Investment made by an individual or corporation in one country into businesses in another country.
      • Involves establishing business operations or acquiring foreign business assets.

    Important Terms

    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total value of goods and services produced within a country.
    • Exports: The value of goods and services sold to another country.
    • Imports: The value of goods and services bought from another country.
    • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Investment made in another country.
    • Emerging Economies/Emerging Markets (EM): Countries transitioning from pre-industrial to industrial/knowledge economies. Examples include BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, and China), and other countries.

    Global Business Example - United States

    • Exports: Roughly $1-2 trillion/year
    • Imports: Roughly $3-4 trillion/year
    • GDP: ~$28 trillion
    • U.S. investment in foreign countries: ~$5.9 trillion
    • Foreign investment in the U.S.: ~$4.5 trillion

    Global GDP Growth

    • Global GDP has doubled in the last 15 years
    • Total global GDP is approximately $110 trillion

    Top Economies (2024)

    • United States ($28.7 trillion)
    • China ($18.5 trillion)
    • Other top economies are listed as well, including their approximate GDP, and growth rates.

    World Trade Volume (2015-2024)

    • World trade volume has increased consistently since 2015, with a recent rise and fluctuations.
    • Data suggests the average of exports and imports are up ~15% over the last 10 years.

    Trade (% of GDP)

    • Trade as a percent of GDP varies widely across regions and countries.
    • The world average is approximately 56.53%
    • North America shows a comparatively lower percentage of trade relative to GDP
    • European Union and other European countries, and some Asian countries show greater percentages related to trade to GDP.

    Leading Exporters/Importers (2022 - Goods Only)

    • China is the leading exporter of goods.
    • The United States is the world's largest importer of goods. A list of the top 10 exporters and importers, with details on their yearly value of trade for goods and dates, is provided.

    Net Exporters/Importers (2019 and 2022)

    • Data lists countries (with values) that are net exporters or importers for good & services.

    Important Exports/Imports by Country

    • Example data is provided for significant exports and imports (including amounts) for Texas, and some countries.

    Importance of Global Trade to Texas

    • In Texas, ~3.62 million jobs are supported by trade – 20.1% of all jobs.
    • In 2022, ~39,889 companies exported from Texas, with ~93% being small or medium-sized businesses.

    Trade Considerations

    • Trade patterns reflect a country's economic strengths and relationships.
    • Trade can be used to assess alliances between economies.

    North Korea's Trade

    • Summarized import and export data is listed for select years.
    • Imports and exports are shown (approximately with values in billions).
    • Key partner countries are shown for 2017 and 2022.

    Type of Global Business

    • One type of global business is Trade.

    What is being Traded?

    • A list of the top 10 most traded goods by market value is provided with their approximate value.

    EVs Impacting World Trade

    • Sales of EVs increased by about 25% globally in 2024 compared to 2023, with China experiencing a 40% increase.
    • Other regions saw growth or decrease in sales of EVs, based on the data provided.
    • Graph shows the monthly sales for the different regions for the past couple of years.

    Why Europe's Car Industry Is in Crisis

    • Europe's carmakers faced significant challenges globally.
    • Market share has changed for the three largest economies over time.

    Germany Economic Struggles

    • Germany is facing economic headwinds. Several factors are contributing to Germany's economic struggles, including the factors shown in the document.

    Syrian Civil War Impact

    • Syria's economy has dramatically shrunk since the 2011 civil war.
    • The impact of the war is indicated (showing data from the previous 20 years).
    • Export data is shown (from 2010, and through today)

    Gaza GDP Drop

    • Summary of the drop in Gaza's GDP in the last quarter of 2023 following attacks - 81% decrease.
    • The data is given by millions of dollars (2015 constant values).

    Do Politics Influence Economics & Trade

    • Yes, global business must understand this relationship.

    Benefits of International Trade

    • Increased choice of goods and services, lower prices, enhanced quality of life, better communication, access to labor, technologies, and R&D.
    • According to the World Bank, extreme poverty fell by 35% since 1990 thanks to trade.

    Trade Summary

    • Two types of trade (goods, services).
    • Trade is highly dominated by Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
    • Important to understand intermediate goods in trade.
    • Important to distinguish between net exporters and net importers.
    • Trends: intermediate goods are important, trade is slowing, and geopolitical issues drive trading dynamics significantly.

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

    What is FDI

    • FDI occurs when a company invests directly in facilities in a foreign country to produce new goods or services.

    How FDI Works

    • FDI methods including acquisitions, and greenfield investments.

    FDI Types

    • Greenfield investments: create new facilities (manufacturing plant, factory).
    • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): buying or merging with companies in another country.

    Is this FDI? - Examples of FDI

    • Many examples of companies making FDI are provided.

    FDI Benefits/Costs (Considerations)

    • Benefits: proximity to customers& suppliers, reduced tension, lower costs, diversification, and acquisition of businesses for quick market access.
    • Costs: potential loss of jobs and control, political risks, and governmental risks.

    FDI Impacts - Negative Impact Question

    • U.S. tech giants are creating data centers in Chile. Locals are protesting because they are concerned about the effects of these data centers on the environment.
    • U.S. companies are heavily involved in FDI, with strong interest in some sectors.

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