30 Questions
What is global trade?
The cross-border exchange of goods and services
Why is global trade necessary?
Because some countries have a comparative advantage
What is the purpose of tariffs, quotas, and patents in global trade?
To restrict global trade
What was the outcome of the eight rounds of multilateral trade negotiations?
The creation of the World Trade Organization
What is the legal framework of the WTO?
A tricycle with two large wheels and one small wheel
What is the result of the liberalization of global trade?
Increased mutual gains
What is the purpose of the First International Sanitary Conference in Europe in 1851?
To address the links between communicable diseases and trade/international travel
What is a proximal determinant of health status?
Smoking
What is a result of global trade in terms of health?
Both positive and negative effects on health
What is an example of a positive effect of global trade on health?
The spread of telemedicine
What is the name of the multilateral agreement related to intellectual property rights?
Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
What is a negative effect of global trade on health?
The spread of diseases through international travel
What percentage of the world's total GDP is accounted for by health care expenditures?
8%
What is a common mechanism for paying for personal health expenses in a publicly funded healthcare system?
Tax revenue
Who finances most public health activities in higher-income countries?
Taxes
What is often used to finance public health initiatives in lower-income countries?
A combination of governmental and external support
What is an example of how external support can be used?
Supporting global health governance
Who pays for most of the public health interventions around the world?
Local and national governments
What is the main concern of financing global health?
Externalities and non-excludability in consumption
What type of expense relates to the health of one individual or family?
Personal health expenses
What is an example of public health expenses?
Developing evidence-based clinical guidelines for managing chronic diseases
What is the main difference between personal health expenses and public health expenses?
Personal health expenses are related to individual health, while public health expenses are related to community health
What is the term for a situation in which the benefit of a good or service is shared by people who do not pay for it?
Non-excludability
What is the source of the data on variation in total health spending per capita in 2014?
World Health Organization (WHO) Global Health Expenditure Database
What is bilateral aid?
Money given directly from one country to another country
What is the primary function of development banks like the World Bank and IMF?
To offer both loans and grants for economic development projects
What percentage of DAH was disbursed through development banks in 2000?
Around 20%
Which of the following is an example of a multilateral organization?
The European Union
What percentage of health ODA was provided by the top three donors in 2018?
Around 60%
What is a foundation in the context of global health financing?
A charitable trust giving grants to nonprofit organizations
This quiz covers the basics of global health, its connection to global trade, and financing mechanisms in healthcare. Learn about the costs of healthcare and how global health interventions are paid for.
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