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What is the poverty line in the Philippines according to the text?
What is the poverty line in the Philippines according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a basic human need according to the UN's definition of extreme poverty?
Which of the following is considered a basic human need according to the UN's definition of extreme poverty?
What is the goal of the United Nations regarding extreme poverty by 2030?
What is the goal of the United Nations regarding extreme poverty by 2030?
What is protectionism in the context of international trade?
What is protectionism in the context of international trade?
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What does a tariff represent in international trade?
What does a tariff represent in international trade?
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What is the main purpose of protectionism in international trade?
What is the main purpose of protectionism in international trade?
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What is the concept of 'fair trade' primarily concerned with?
What is the concept of 'fair trade' primarily concerned with?
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How does mobile technology benefit farmers?
How does mobile technology benefit farmers?
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What is the main advantage of installing cellphone towers over traditional telephone lines?
What is the main advantage of installing cellphone towers over traditional telephone lines?
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What does 'leapfrogging' refer to in the context of technological advancement?
What does 'leapfrogging' refer to in the context of technological advancement?
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How does international trade impact developing nations?
How does international trade impact developing nations?
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Which products are commonly exchanged under the concept of fair trade?
Which products are commonly exchanged under the concept of fair trade?
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What issues related to economic development does the Bank now deal with?
What issues related to economic development does the Bank now deal with?
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Which governance matters does the Bank address through its loans?
Which governance matters does the Bank address through its loans?
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What does the World Trade Organization (WTO) primarily focus on?
What does the World Trade Organization (WTO) primarily focus on?
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Which organization aimed at liberalizing trade through the reduction of tariff barriers?
Which organization aimed at liberalizing trade through the reduction of tariff barriers?
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In addition to reconstruction after a conflict, what is another concern of the World Bank's expanding activities?
In addition to reconstruction after a conflict, what is another concern of the World Bank's expanding activities?
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What aspect is NOT one of the governance matters addressed by the Bank?
What aspect is NOT one of the governance matters addressed by the Bank?
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