International Economics Overview - 11th Edition
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Which of the following concepts relates to the classification of international financial transactions?

  • Credits and Debits (correct)
  • Trade Surplus
  • Capital Market Theory
  • Fixed Exchange Rates
  • What principle is essential for maintaining accuracy in balance-of-payments accounting?

  • Single Entry Accounting
  • Double-Entry Bookkeeping (correct)
  • Zero-Sum Accounting
  • Accrual accounting
  • Which case study focuses on the analysis of the U.S. trade deficit with a specific country?

  • Case Study 13-3 (correct)
  • Case Study 12-5
  • Case Study 13-2
  • Case Study 13-1
  • What is a primary concern of multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in host countries?

    <p>Market monopolization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might international labor migration be pursued by individuals?

    <p>Pursuit of better economic opportunities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major economic issue that advanced economies are facing after the 'Great Recession'?

    <p>Slow growth and high unemployment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential consequence of rising protectionism in advanced economies?

    <p>Trade wars that could harm global welfare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excessive volatility in exchange rates can lead to what kind of crises?

    <p>International financial and monetary crises (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is contributing to deep structural imbalances in the United States?

    <p>Slow growth in Europe and Japan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which issue poses serious problems due to deep poverty in many developing countries?

    <p>Widening international inequalities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental issue jeopardizes growth in advanced economies?

    <p>Climate change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could the insufficient restructuring in transition economies lead to?

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    Which of the following is NOT a significant international economic problem mentioned?

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    What is one primary focus of Part Two of the book?

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    Which of the following concepts is related to the Eurozone crisis?

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    Which topic discusses the effects of international trade on growth in developing countries?

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    What principle is introduced prior to general equilibrium analysis in the book?

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    What key issue is highlighted by the debate over U.S. immigration policy within international economics?

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    What phenomenon does the Balassa–Samuelson effect primarily address?

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    What is a significant consequence of the exploding U.S. trade deficit with China?

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    What does the internationalization of the renminbi (yuan) imply for global finance?

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    What major theme is explored in Part Four of the discussed content?

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    Which chapters are likely included in an undergraduate course in international finance?

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    What benefit does the use of a consistent example across chapters provide to students?

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    How many case studies are available across the chapters?

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    In what type of courses might instructors include appendices and readings from the annotated bibliography?

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    What is a notable feature of the graphical models used throughout the chapters?

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    What feature enhances the readability and understanding of graphs in the chapters?

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    What is the purpose of breaking longer sections into numbered subsections?

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    What concept addresses the relationship between factor endowments and trade patterns?

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    Which phenomenon explains the situation where a country exports goods that require more labor but imports goods that require more capital?

    <p>Factor-Intensity Reversal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the paradox where the U.S. exports labor-intensive products despite having a higher capital endowment?

    <p>Leontief Paradox (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Heckscher–Ohlin Model?

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    What describes economic efficiency that can arise when firms increase production to lower average costs?

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    Which model suggests that production factors are not perfectly mobile between industries in the short run?

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    What does the term 'imperfect competition' imply in the context of international trade?

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    Which case study addresses the theme of globalization's impact on employment rates?

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    What is the primary goal of trade-creating customs unions?

    <p>To reduce tariffs between member countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a trade-diverting customs union from a trade-creating one?

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    Which of the following is a benefit of economic integration among countries?

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    What is the focus of the Doha Round in trade discussions?

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    Which act initiated formal trade agreements in the United States in 1934?

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    What role does international trade play in economic development according to trade theories?

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    In what context are international commodity agreements often discussed?

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    Which of the following is likely a dynamic benefit from customs unions?

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    Which scenario aligns with the Theory of the Second Best?

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    What challenges do developing countries face regarding trade?

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    What is a key characteristic of multinational corporations?

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    How do tariffs generally affect international trade?

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    What is a central factor in determining the terms of trade?

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    Flashcards

    International Economic Problems

    Significant global economic issues facing nations in the world, including slow growth, protectionism, exchange rate volatility, and structural imbalances.

    "Great Recession"

    Deepest financial and economic crisis since the Great Depression, marked by slow growth and high unemployment.

    Protectionism

    Government policies that restrict international trade, often leading to trade wars.

    Exchange Rate Volatility

    Large and persistent fluctuations in currency values, hindering international trade and investments.

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    Structural Imbalances

    Deep-seated economic problems, like slow growth in certain regions or insufficient restructuring in others, impacting global trade.

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    Developing Countries' Poverty

    Significant poverty and inequality in many developing countries.

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    Resource Scarcity

    Limited resources affecting global economic growth and sustainable development.

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    Climate Change

    Environmental degradation and climate change posing risk to development in all countries.

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    International Trade Theory

    The study of the principles and gains from international trade, including the basis of trade.

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    Trade Policy

    The study of obstacles and regulations that affect the flow of international trade.

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    Balance of Payments

    A record of a country's international transactions, showing inflows and outflows of funds.

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    Foreign Exchange Markets

    Markets where currencies are traded, determining exchange rates.

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    Exchange Rate Determination

    The process of establishing the value of one currency relative to another.

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    Wage Inequalities

    Differences in earnings between workers, often due to factors like skill, education and location.

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    NAFTA

    North American Free Trade Agreement, an agreement promoting free trade.

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    Globalization

    The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through trade, technology, and culture.

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    Credits and Debits

    Credits represent inflows of money into a country, while debits represent outflows of money.

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    Double-Entry Bookkeeping

    A method of recording financial transactions by entering both sides of each transaction, ensuring accuracy.

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    International Transactions

    Any economic exchange involving a country and another country, such as trade, investments, and tourism.

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    Major Exports & Imports

    The most significant goods that a country sells (exports) and buys (imports).

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    Specific-Factors Model

    Economic model explaining how trade affects the distribution of income.

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    Empirical Relevance

    How well an economic model matches real-world observations.

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    Heckscher–Ohlin Model

    Trade theory detailing how a country's resources influence its exports and imports.

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    Leontief Paradox

    Empirical finding contradicting the Heckscher–Ohlin model's predictions.

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    Economies of Scale

    Lower average costs as production increases.

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    Imperfect Competition

    Markets where firms have some control over prices.

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    International Trade

    Exchange of goods and services among countries.

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    Open-economy macroeconomics

    The study of macroeconomic relationships between a country's domestic economy and the rest of the world.

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    International monetary system

    The system of rules, customs, and institutions that govern international monetary transactions.

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    Undergraduate international economics course

    A course typically covering core chapters (1, 2–3, 5, 9, 13–17, 21).

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    Undergraduate international trade course

    A course typically covering Chapters 1 to 12 and 21.

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    Undergraduate international finance course

    A course covering Chapters 1 and 13 to 21.

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    Real-world case studies

    Examples used to reinforce understanding and highlight key topics in economics chapters.

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    Consistent examples across chapters

    Using a single graphical and numerical model throughout relevant chapters for better clarity.

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    Clear chapter organization

    Chapter sections broken into subsections for easier navigation and focus.

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    Trade Agreements Act of 1934

    A U.S. law that gave the president more power to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements with other countries, lowering tariffs and promoting free trade.

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    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

    A multilateral agreement signed in 1947 to reduce trade barriers and promote free trade among member countries. It evolved into the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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    Trade Expansion Act of 1962

    A U.S. law that aimed to reduce tariffs further and promote trade expansion, particularly with developing countries.

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    Trade Reform Act of 1974

    A U.S. law that focused on reforming trade policies by simplifying tariff structures and promoting fair trade practices.

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    Uruguay Round

    The eighth and final round of multilateral trade negotiations under GATT, which led to the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.

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    Doha Round

    The ninth and most recent round of trade negotiations under WTO, focusing on developing countries' needs and issues like agricultural trade and intellectual property.

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    Trade Creation

    The increase in trade between countries within a customs union due to the removal of tariffs.

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    Trade Diversion

    The shift in trade from a more efficient non-member country to a less efficient member country within a customs union. This occurs due to lower tariffs.

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    Customs Union

    A trade bloc where member countries eliminate tariffs on goods traded among themselves but maintain a common external tariff on goods from non-member countries.

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    Free Trade Area

    A trade bloc where member countries eliminate tariffs on goods traded among themselves but retain independent external tariffs on goods from non-member countries.

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    European Union (EU)

    A political and economic union of European countries that has evolved from a customs union into a single market with free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor.

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    North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

    A trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States, eliminating tariffs on most goods traded between them.

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    Terms of Trade

    The ratio of a country's export prices to its import prices. It reflects the relative value of a country's exports compared to its imports.

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    Export Instability

    Fluctuations in a country's export earnings due to factors like price volatility, changes in demand, and supply shocks.

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    Import Substitution

    A development strategy that focuses on replacing imports with domestically produced goods to reduce dependency on foreign products and encourage local industries.

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    Export Orientation

    A development strategy focused on promoting exports to earn foreign exchange, stimulate economic growth, and increase competitiveness in global markets.

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    Study Notes

    International Economics Eleventh Edition - Overview

    • The eleventh edition of International Economics has been thoroughly updated and expanded, incorporating new significant topics and recent developments.
    • Its primary goal is to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of international economics principles, enabling understanding, evaluation, and solution proposals for current and future international economic issues impacting the US and the global community. Key issues include:

    Significant International Developments

    • Slow growth and high unemployment in developed nations following the Great Recession (the deepest financial crisis since the Great Depression).
    • Rising protectionism in the US and other developed countries, hindering specialization and trade and potentially triggering harmful trade wars.
    • Excessive volatility and misalignment of exchange rates discouraging international trade and investment, potentially leading to financial crises.
    • Deep structural imbalances in the US, slow growth in Europe and Japan, and insufficient restructuring in transitioning economies of Central and Eastern Europe, potentially reducing global trade and potentially destabilizing global currencies (like the dollar and euro).
    • Deep poverty and widening global inequalities in many developing countries, posing significant moral, political, and developmental challenges for developed nations.
    • Resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and climate change endangering ongoing growth in developed countries and sustainable development in emerging markets, events largely beyond US control.

    New Sections & Case Studies in the Eleventh Edition

    • International Finance: Focuses on foreign exchange market size, currency distribution, the carry trade, exchange rate forecasting, the US trade deficit with China, the euro-dollar exchange rate, the Balassa-Samuelson effect in transitioning economies, structural imbalances and exchange rate misalignments, the effective exchange rate of the dollar and US current account deficits, exchange rate pass-through to import prices, petroleum prices and growth, inflation targeting and exchange rates, the global financial crisis, slow recovery and growth after the Great Recession, the Eurozone crisis, internationalization of the renminbi, IMF member exchange rate arrangements, and international monetary system reforms.
    • Increased International Trade and Finance Data: Integration throughout the text.

    Audience and Level

    • Intuitive explanations of principles and theories within the text.
    • Comprehensive and rigorous explanations in appendices.
    • Partial equilibrium analysis before general equilibrium analysis (optional), increasing flexibility for learning.
    • Aimed at bridging the gap between overly complex and overly simplistic presentations of international economics in other texts.

    Organization of the Book

    • Four parts:
      • Part One (Chapters 2-7): Trade theory (basis and gains from trade).
      • Part Two (Chapters 8-12): Trade policy (obstructions to trade).
      • Part Three (Chapters 13-15): Balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, and exchange rate determination.
      • Part Four (Chapters 16-21): Open-economy macroeconomics, relationships between domestic economies and global systems, and the workings of the international monetary system.
    • Recommended chapters for undergraduate courses (core and optional sections).
    • Suitable for international economics courses in business programs.
    • Graduate course options include chapters' appendices and annotated bibliographies.

    Textbook Features for Students

    • Consistent Example Use: Same examples across all relevant chapters related to a particular concept for smoother learning and highlighting connections between topics.
    • Graphical & Numerical Modeling: Use of graphs and numerical examples for clear, accessible, and practical understanding.
    • Real-world Case Studies: 122 case studies (4-9 per chapter), focused on important chapter topics, and designed to reinforce learning.
    • Numbered Sections: Clear structuring for quick reference.
    • The text presents all the principles and theories essential for a thorough understanding of international economics.

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