International Trade and Economic Globalization
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What is a trade surplus?

  • When a country imports more than it exports
  • When a country exports more than it imports (correct)
  • When a country's exchange rate is higher than usual
  • When a country's exchange rate is lower than average

What is the purpose of protectionism in international trade?

  • To encourage import of goods and services
  • To shield a country's industries from foreign competition (correct)
  • To reduce government intervention in trade
  • To promote free trade and open markets

What does a quota refer to in international trade?

  • Taxes, surcharges, and duties on imported goods
  • The amount of goods allowed to be imported (correct)
  • The complete ban of a specific product
  • Financial assistance from the government to lower prices

What are export subsidies in international trade?

<p>Financial assistance from the government to allow lower prices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization promotes trade among member nations in the Asia-Pacific region?

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

What is the term for selling the rights to use an entire business system, including name and processes, to a company in another country?

<p>International franchising (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organizational strategy for international expansion focuses on creating highly independent operating units in each new country?

<p>Multi-domestic strategy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a shared system of symbols, beliefs, attitudes, values, and norms of behavior called?

<p>Culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for buying an established company or launching a new company in another country?

<p>Foreign direct investment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of international business activity involves buying and selling goods and services across national borders?

<p>Importing and exporting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the complete ban of a specific product in international trade?

<p>Embargoes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a trade deficit indicate in the context of international trade?

<p>Imports more than it exports (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for policies aimed at shielding a country's industries from foreign competition?

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

In international trade, what is the measure of the difference between a country's exports and imports during a specific period?

<p>Balance of trade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization primarily focuses on promoting trade among member nations worldwide?

<p>World Trade Organization (WTO) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for forming a long-term business partnership with a local company in a new market?

<p>International strategic alliances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'transnational strategy' in international expansion aim to achieve?

<p>Reap the benefits of an international scale while being responsive to local market dynamics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for selling the rights to use an entire business system, including name and internal processes, to a company in another country?

<p>International franchising (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What presents challenges in the global business environment due to different laws, preferences, and ethical standards?

<p>Culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for buying an established company or launching a new company in another country?

<p>Foreign direct investment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trading bloc consists of 28 countries and may implement the EURO as its currency?

<p>European Union (EU) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in international trade?

<p>Stabilizing exchange rates and providing financial assistance to countries in need (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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