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What is the economic concept that refers to the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period?

  • Net National Product
  • Gross National Product
  • National Income
  • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (correct)

What is the main goal of international development organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?

  • To promote international trade
  • To regulate global energy markets
  • To enhance military cooperation
  • To improve living standards in developing countries (correct)

What is a likely impact on Country A's GDP after significant government spending on infrastructure projects?

  • Fluctuation in GDP
  • Increase in GDP (correct)
  • Decrease in GDP
  • Stability in GDP

Which of the following factors is NOT typically a consideration in a multinational corporation's globalization strategy?

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

What is the main purpose of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

<p>To promote international trade and resolve trade disputes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is likely the impact on Country E's GDP after a decrease in consumer spending while government spending remains stable?

<p>Decrease in GDP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of the means of production and minimal government intervention?

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

What is a tariff in the context of international trade?

<p>A tax on imports or exports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a global financial institution that plays a significant role in the global economy?

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

What is a potential drawback of globalization?

<p>Income inequality within and between countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the process of adapting products and services to meet the specific preferences and needs of local markets in different countries?

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

Which term describes the cultural blending and exchange that occurs as a result of globalization?

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

What is outsourcing in the context of globalization?

<p>The practice of shifting certain tasks or jobs to other countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which economic policy is characterized by the movement of goods, services, and capital across national borders with minimal government interference?

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

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of globalization on income inequality?

<p>Globalization has increased income inequality in some regions while reducing it in others. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a supranational organization that promotes regional economic integration in Europe?

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

What is the term for a limit on the quantity of a specific good that can be imported?

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

Which statement best describes a primary purpose of tariffs?

<p>To protect domestic industries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which context does a country benefit from specializing in goods it can produce at a lower opportunity cost?

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

What is a potential disadvantage for local producers when cheaper imports flood the market?

<p>Destruction of their market share (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conference established new rules for the post-WW2 international monetary system?

<p>The Bretton Woods Conference (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle allows a country to produce commodities more efficiently than others?

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

What can result from certain industries facing strong competition from established foreign firms?

<p>Failure to grow and reach potential (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following may diminish the diversity of output in an economy over time?

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

How does trade impact employment in the export sector?

<p>It increases employment through the multiplier process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant purpose of the Bretton Woods Conference?

<p>To help countries recover from the war's devastation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of trade regarding consumer surplus?

<p>It raises the purchasing power of consumers' income. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade play?

<p>To reduce barriers to international trade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does trade affect global competition?

<p>It increases competition and lowers world prices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential effect of lower trade barriers?

<p>A greater variety of imported products. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about globalization in the context of trade?

<p>It fosters deepening awareness of international issues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industries may struggle with establishing themselves in global trade?

<p>Industries unable to produce commodities efficiently. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential benefit of globalization for developing countries?

<p>Economic growth and access to global markets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major risk associated with trade in the context of globalization?

<p>Over specialization leading to job loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding the Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is correct?

<p>It is a set of rules and multilateral agreements for trade. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization impact time and space perception?

<p>It compresses time and space. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one challenge faced by certain industries in a globalized market?

<p>Competition from established foreign firms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What institution primarily provides short-term loans to countries facing balance of payments deficits?

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

Which is the leading institution in charge of global governance?

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

What is one of the effects of globalization on the quality of goods and services?

<p>Quality may improve as a result of increased competition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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