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What is the primary purpose of modern economic theories in international trade?

  • To promote local economies over global trade
  • To help businesses determine optimal expansion strategies (correct)
  • To enforce trade barriers
  • To reduce competition among countries
  • What was a key outcome of the Commercial Revolution?

  • A decline in national economies
  • A return to feudalism
  • The emergence of global trade (correct)
  • The establishment of local economies
  • In mercantilism, what primarily defines a country's wealth?

  • Natural resources allocation
  • Gold and silver holdings (correct)
  • Manufacturing output
  • Cultural heritage
  • What characterizes a trade surplus?

    <p>Higher value of exports than imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does protectionism generally affect consumers?

    <p>It typically raises prices of imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bullionism refer to in the context of mercantilism?

    <p>Accumulation of gold through trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to David Hume, what affects the balance of payments under the gold standard?

    <p>Gold flows and trade imbalances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Adam Smith's perception of mercantilism?

    <p>It enhanced the economic power of states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle did Antoine de Montchretien emphasize in his economic views?

    <p>Development of agriculture as the basis of wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is Richard Cantillon most associated with?

    <p>Maintaining a favorable balance of trade through raw material imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the mercantilist stance on imports according to Thomas Mun?

    <p>Imports should be limited to products not available locally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements aligns with the view of Giovanni Botero and Antonio Serra?

    <p>Agriculture is the source of all wealth and should be prioritized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'absolute advantage' imply?

    <p>A country can produce a good or service more efficiently than others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the mercantilist perspective, how should imports be managed?

    <p>Maximize imports of raw materials while limiting finished goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key idea of self-sufficiency proposed by economic theorists of the time?

    <p>Local production should be prioritized to diminish imports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main economic role of the merchant according to mercantilism?

    <p>To maximize the wealth of the kingdom through foreign trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Linder's country similarity theory suggest about trade?

    <p>Most trade in manufactured goods occurs between countries with similar per capita income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing trade between countries?

    <p>Cultural differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intra-industry trade involves which of the following?

    <p>Exchanging goods produced in the same industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs exemplifies inter-industry trade?

    <p>Cuba exporting sugar to the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding trade dynamics?

    <p>Political and economic interests foster more trading relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Geert-Hofstede model, which dimension assesses power distribution within a country?

    <p>Power distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of intra-industry trade?

    <p>Products produced in the same industry but in different countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario illustrates why Cuba and the US have minimal trade, despite geographical proximity?

    <p>Political ideological differences limit trade opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the 'milking or harvesting' strategy in the decline stage?

    <p>Reducing marketing efforts to maximize the product's remaining life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are barriers to entry in an industry?

    <p>Obstacles that new firms may face when entering a market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a company sell a product to a niche operator in the decline stage?

    <p>To retain loyal customers while disposing of a low-profit product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Global Strategic Rivalry Theory emphasize?

    <p>How firms can gain a competitive advantage through decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to entry?

    <p>Access to existing market customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does extensive experience in an industry contribute to competitive advantage?

    <p>By enabling the exploitation of the experience curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of research and development (R&D) activities in companies?

    <p>To invent new products and services to remain competitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically happens to sales during the decline stage of a product?

    <p>Sales drop as the product becomes less relevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a patent primarily used for?

    <p>To grant exclusive rights for a new invention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of intellectual property?

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

    What is the main advantage of internal economies of scale?

    <p>Lower average cost due to unique firm efficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do external economies of scale differ from internal economies?

    <p>They benefit the entire industry rather than a single firm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does experience contribute to competitive advantage?

    <p>It allows firms to lower production costs consistently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do trademarks play in business?

    <p>Distinguish goods or services from competitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically a result of economies of scale?

    <p>Proportionate saving in costs with increased production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes copyright?

    <p>A legal right to reproduce and distribute artistic works</p> Signup and view all the answers

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