Market Integration and Global Trade Terminology

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What is the definition of tariffs?

  • Taxes imposed on all goods
  • Taxes imposed on imported goods (correct)
  • Taxes imposed on exported goods
  • Subsidies for local production

Which term refers to a process used by firms to gather resources, transform them into goods, and distribute them to consumers?

  • Commodity chain (correct)
  • Centralized
  • Decentralized
  • Tariffs

What is the main purpose of global trade?

  • To eliminate all trade barriers between nations
  • To increase market share and access goods internationally (correct)
  • To decrease imports and increase exports of nations
  • To limit market access for countries

What is the difference between global corporations and multinational companies?

<p>Multinational companies have coordinated product offerings in each country whereas global corporations do not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a company that operates with resolute constancy, treating the world as a single entity?

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

'International companies are importers and exporters, typically without investment outside of their home country.' Which term best describes these types of companies?

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

What is a key characteristic of transnational companies?

<p>Decentralized decision-making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Investment-based Globalization period, what characterized the commodity chains?

<p>Producer-driven with lead firms controlling the chain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the shift during Trade-based Globalization (1970-95) period?

<p>Transition to export-oriented industrialization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has characterized Digital Globalization from 1995 onwards?

<p>Advancements in digital technology driving interconnectedness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which period of globalization saw a domination by buyer-driven commodity chains?

<p>Trade-based Globalization (1970-95) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of global corporations?

<p>'Global-first' approach in decision-making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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