International Trade Theories and Economists Quiz

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Who heralded the formulation of a theory of free trade?

Adam Smith

What type of theories does the country-based international trade theory refer to?

Classical theories

What is the purpose of the division of labor in a work process?

To enhance specialization and boost efficiency

What does a trade surplus indicate for a country?

<p>It exports more than it imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which economic concept restricts imports and reduces consumer choices?

<p>Mercantilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what was the second phase of capitalism characterized by?

<p>Industrial dominance with factories as the key producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between ______.

<p>nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Country-based international trade theory states that a country's wealth is determined by its holdings of ______ and silver.

<p>gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classical refers to the ______-based theories.

<p>country</p> Signup and view all the answers

Modern refers to the ______-based theories.

<p>firm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam Smith published Wealth of Nation in ______.

<p>1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

David Ricardo published Principles of Economics in ______.

<p>1951</p> Signup and view all the answers

David Hume offered the theory of the ______-specie flow mechanism.

<p>price</p> Signup and view all the answers

Division of labor is the separation of a work process into a number of tasks, with each task performed by a separate person or group of persons to boost productivity and efficiency and enhance ______.

<p>specialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trade surplus is the amount by which the value of a country's exports exceeds the cost of its ______.

<p>imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

Industrial capitalism was the second phase of capitalism in which industries/ factories became the dominant factor in the production of ______.

<p>goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

Individuals benefit from a greater choice of affordable goods in a ______ trade system.

<p>free</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ refers to the firm-based theories.

<p>Modern</p> Signup and view all the answers

It restricts imports and reduces the choices available to consumers - __________.

<p>Mercantilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ was the second phase of capitalism in which industries/ factories became the dominant factor in the production of goods.

<p>Industrial capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Country-based international trade theory states that a country's wealth is determined by its holdings of ______ and silver.

<p>gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

David Ricardo published Principles of Economics in ______.

<p>1951</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam Smith published Wealth of Nation in ______.

<p>1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

David Hume offered the theory of the ______-specie flow mechanism.

<p>price</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ advantage is the country's inherent ability to produce specific goods efficiently and effectively at a relatively lower marginal cost.

<p>Absolute</p> Signup and view all the answers

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between ______.

<p>nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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