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The emergence of global institutions like the WTO has led to a dramatic increase in trade barriers.
The emergence of global institutions like the WTO has led to a dramatic increase in trade barriers.
False (B)
Outsourcing is a relatively new phenomenon, confined mostly to service activities in recent years.
Outsourcing is a relatively new phenomenon, confined mostly to service activities in recent years.
False (B)
The World Bank provides low-interest loans to governments in wealthy nations for infrastructure projects.
The World Bank provides low-interest loans to governments in wealthy nations for infrastructure projects.
False (B)
The Group of Twenty (G20) represents the finance ministers and central bank governors of the largest 19 economies in the world, plus a representative from the European Central Bank.
The Group of Twenty (G20) represents the finance ministers and central bank governors of the largest 19 economies in the world, plus a representative from the European Central Bank.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) primarily focuses on managing and financing large-scale infrastructure projects in developing nations.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) primarily focuses on managing and financing large-scale infrastructure projects in developing nations.
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The United Nations (UN) was established primarily to promote global trade and economic development.
The United Nations (UN) was established primarily to promote global trade and economic development.
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A major driver of globalization has been the decline in trade and investment barriers.
A major driver of globalization has been the decline in trade and investment barriers.
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) currently has 164 member countries representing 98% of world trade.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) currently has 164 member countries representing 98% of world trade.
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The volume of world economic activity has grown significantly faster than the value of intellectual goods.
The volume of world economic activity has grown significantly faster than the value of intellectual goods.
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The amount of foreign direct investment has increased at a faster rate than the world output.
The amount of foreign direct investment has increased at a faster rate than the world output.
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Moore's law predicts that the power of microprocessor technology will double every 18 months while the cost of production will decrease by half in the same timeframe.
Moore's law predicts that the power of microprocessor technology will double every 18 months while the cost of production will decrease by half in the same timeframe.
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The internet has primarily acted as a tool for global homogenization, minimizing cultural differences and leading to a convergence of tastes and preferences.
The internet has primarily acted as a tool for global homogenization, minimizing cultural differences and leading to a convergence of tastes and preferences.
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The United States accounted for $24.7%$ of global output in the $2020$s.
The United States accounted for $24.7%$ of global output in the $2020$s.
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The decline in trade and investment barriers has led to an increase in foreign direct investment.
The decline in trade and investment barriers has led to an increase in foreign direct investment.
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The United States was responsible for $38.3%$ of global output in the 1960s.
The United States was responsible for $38.3%$ of global output in the 1960s.
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The Uruguay Round was responsible for creating the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
The Uruguay Round was responsible for creating the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
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Study Notes
Globalization
- Merging of national markets into a global marketplace, reducing barriers to cross-border trade, benefiting small and large companies.
- Products serving universal needs are global products, for example oil.
- Sourcing goods to take advantage of production cost differences in factors like labor, energy, and land.
- Outsourcing, traditionally in manufacturing expanded to service activities using knowledge and communication.
- Global products are sourced from outside a nation.
- Trade restrictions include formal/informal barriers, foreign direct investment barriers, transportation costs, and political/economic risks.
- Global institutions manage, regulate, and police the global marketplace (GATT, WTO).
- WTO policies ensure adherence to international trade rules, with most world trade conducted through WTO members (164 nations).
- The IMF (International Monetary Fund) maintains the international monetary system, acting as a lender of last resort and encouraging stable national economies through economic policy.
Global Institutions
- Global institutions like the WTO (World Trade Organization) manage international trade agreements to ensure member nations follow rules.
- Policies help the world trading system. -Ensures participation of 98% of world trade. -164 nations are WTO members.
- The IMF (International Monetary Fund) maintains order in international monetary systems and acts as a lender of last resort.
- Provides economic stability to member nations.
Drivers of Globalization
- Declining trade and investment barriers.
- International trade increased from 1920-1930s, opening up foreign services and goods markets.
- Growing values of international goods and services, increasing at a rate faster than world output (9x between 1960-2020).
- Firms globalize by dispersing production processes across multiple national locations.
- Technological advancements have connected the world.
- Microprocessors, the internet, and communication technologies allow for global connections and low-cost communication and trade.
- Transportation technologies "shrunk the globe."
- Jets, ships, and containerization have reduced distances and costs for global transport and trade.
World Bank
- The World Bank provides low-interest loans to developing countries.
- Invests in infrastructure and development.
- Promotes international cooperation and security.
- 193 member nations.
- The UN promotes international cooperation and security.
Group of Twenty (G20)
- The G20 is a forum for finance ministers and central bank governors of 19 economies.
- Promotes cooperation on global financial issues.
- European Union (EU) has representation at the G20 and other international forums.
Globalization of Markets
- Consumer tastes and preferences become more similar.
- Convergence of cultures and demand.
- World output and trade pictures have changed considerably due to global economic growth and shifts.
- Rise of emerging economies (China, Brazil)
Anti-Globalization Debate
- Concerns about globalization's effects on living standards, wages, and the environment.
- Protests and public opposition to global institutions.
- Critics argue about job losses, service outsourcing, and income inequality.
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Explore the key concepts of globalization, including the merging of national markets, the significance of global products, and the impact of trade restrictions. This quiz covers the roles of global institutions such as the WTO and IMF in regulating international trade. Test your understanding of how globalization shapes today's economy.
