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What happens to American employees when companies build factories in low-wage countries?
What happens to American employees when companies build factories in low-wage countries?
Which types of jobs are vulnerable to operations being sent overseas due to globalization?
Which types of jobs are vulnerable to operations being sent overseas due to globalization?
What is a disadvantage of globalization mentioned in the content?
What is a disadvantage of globalization mentioned in the content?
Which factor contributes to American employees losing their competitiveness?
Which factor contributes to American employees losing their competitiveness?
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What encompasses the process of economic interdependence?
What encompasses the process of economic interdependence?
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What is a key characteristic of economic interdependence among nations?
What is a key characteristic of economic interdependence among nations?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the high degree of economic interdependence?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the high degree of economic interdependence?
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What does the complexity of economic interdependence imply?
What does the complexity of economic interdependence imply?
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During which period was the U.S. economy characterized by reduced dependence on trade?
During which period was the U.S. economy characterized by reduced dependence on trade?
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What aspects of a nation’s economy are linked through international trade?
What aspects of a nation’s economy are linked through international trade?
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What trend characterized the U.S. economy after World War II?
What trend characterized the U.S. economy after World War II?
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The increasing integration into foreign activities primarily reflects which phenomenon?
The increasing integration into foreign activities primarily reflects which phenomenon?
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Which country was the largest source of U.S. imports in 2018?
Which country was the largest source of U.S. imports in 2018?
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Which of the following reflects the U.S. trade partner with the highest exports in 2018?
Which of the following reflects the U.S. trade partner with the highest exports in 2018?
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Which of the following does NOT represent an aspect of international economic linkages?
Which of the following does NOT represent an aspect of international economic linkages?
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Economic interdependence challenges which of the following assumptions?
Economic interdependence challenges which of the following assumptions?
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What was the total value of trade with Germany in 2018?
What was the total value of trade with Germany in 2018?
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Which trend occurred in the U.S. economy from the late 1800s to the period before World War II?
Which trend occurred in the U.S. economy from the late 1800s to the period before World War II?
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Which of the following factors is crucial for understanding the uneven effects of economic interdependence?
Which of the following factors is crucial for understanding the uneven effects of economic interdependence?
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What was the value of U.S. exports to South Korea in 2018?
What was the value of U.S. exports to South Korea in 2018?
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What characterized the world trade trend during the late 1800s?
What characterized the world trade trend during the late 1800s?
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What is one advantage of international trade for firms?
What is one advantage of international trade for firms?
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Which statement accurately describes the workforce requirements in exporting industries?
Which statement accurately describes the workforce requirements in exporting industries?
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In which year did American jobs supported by exports total the highest number according to the data?
In which year did American jobs supported by exports total the highest number according to the data?
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How many millions of American jobs were supported by exports in 2010?
How many millions of American jobs were supported by exports in 2010?
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What trend can be observed about jobs supported by exports from 2010 to 2016?
What trend can be observed about jobs supported by exports from 2010 to 2016?
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Which statement is true regarding wages paid by exporters compared to non-exporters?
Which statement is true regarding wages paid by exporters compared to non-exporters?
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Which category in the jobs supported by exports data had the highest numbers in 2016?
Which category in the jobs supported by exports data had the highest numbers in 2016?
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What impact does international trade generally have on wages in exporting industries?
What impact does international trade generally have on wages in exporting industries?
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What is one of the main benefits of globalization regarding productivity?
What is one of the main benefits of globalization regarding productivity?
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How does globalization affect living standards?
How does globalization affect living standards?
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What is a potential consequence of global competition?
What is a potential consequence of global competition?
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Jobs in which type of industry typically pay more within globalization?
Jobs in which type of industry typically pay more within globalization?
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What is a disadvantage of globalization for American workers?
What is a disadvantage of globalization for American workers?
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What do workers in import-competing industries fear the most?
What do workers in import-competing industries fear the most?
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What impact does globalization have on capital movement in the United States?
What impact does globalization have on capital movement in the United States?
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What is a common employer tactic used in response to wage demands from workers?
What is a common employer tactic used in response to wage demands from workers?
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Study Notes
Globalization of Economic Activity
- All nations are economically interdependent, and international trade is crucial to the global economy.
- Economic interdependence is complex and its effects are uneven.
- Interdependence reflects the historical evolution of economic and political orders and increasing integration of foreign countries.
Waves of Globalization
- The world has experienced several waves of globalization, with varying levels of openness.
- The late 1800s saw a rise in world trade and high levels of openness.
- The period between 1890 and World War II saw reduced dependence on trade and less openness.
- After World War II, there was a significant increase in openness, driven by negotiated reductions in trade barriers.
The United States as an Open Economy
- The United States is heavily involved in international trade, with its top trading partners including China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and France.
- In 2018, the total value of US trade with these countries was over $6 trillion.
Common Fallacies of International Trade
- Common fallacies about international trade include the belief that it causes job losses, lowers wages, and benefits only large corporations and wealthy countries, and that it exploits developing countries.
- These claims are often misleading and overlook the many benefits of international trade.
International Trade: Opportunity or Threat
- International trade presents both opportunities and threats for firms and workers.
- It can increase total productivity, lead to higher wages for exporters, and require a more educated workforce.
- Jobs supported by exports reached over 10 million in 2016.
Advantages of Globalization
- Globalization can lead to faster productivity increases, faster growth in living standards, reduced inflation due to global competition, and increased job opportunities in exporting industries.
- It promotes technological development and innovation through the exchange of ideas.
- Unfettered capital movements provide access to foreign investment and low interest rates.
Disadvantages of Globalization
- Globalization can lead to job losses in import-competing industries, wage pressure on workers, and concerns about exporting jobs abroad.
- It means that service and knowledge work jobs are increasingly threatened by outsourcing, and workers face competitiveness challenges due to more efficient production in low-wage countries.
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This quiz explores the complexities of economic interdependence among nations and the historical waves of globalization. It highlights the significance of international trade and its varying levels of openness through history, particularly focusing on the role of the United States in the global economy.
