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What drives the exchange of goods and services between countries?
What drives the exchange of goods and services between countries?
- Cultural similarities
- Physical proximity
- Language barriers
- Uneven distribution of resources (correct)
Which term defines the difference between a country's exports and imports?
Which term defines the difference between a country's exports and imports?
- Economic disparity
- Import deficit
- Export surplus
- Trade balance (correct)
What does a trade surplus for a country indicate?
What does a trade surplus for a country indicate?
- It has a negative impact on the economy
- It is self-sufficient in all resources
- It earns more from exports than it spends on imports (correct)
- It imports more than it exports
What is South-South Trade in the context of international trade?
What is South-South Trade in the context of international trade?
Why does commodity dependence pose challenges for many of the world's poorest nations?
Why does commodity dependence pose challenges for many of the world's poorest nations?
What does a trade deficit indicate for a country?
What does a trade deficit indicate for a country?
Why do countries engage in international trade?
Why do countries engage in international trade?
What is the primary focus of fair trade compared to free trade?
What is the primary focus of fair trade compared to free trade?
How does globalization impact the world's economies?
How does globalization impact the world's economies?
What can be a challenge associated with globalization?
What can be a challenge associated with globalization?
Why may less economically developed countries (LEDCs) be disadvantaged in terms of trade?
Why may less economically developed countries (LEDCs) be disadvantaged in terms of trade?
What are some trade barriers that governments may impose to protect domestic industries?
What are some trade barriers that governments may impose to protect domestic industries?
What is a common outcome for countries adopting export-led growth strategies?
What is a common outcome for countries adopting export-led growth strategies?
Which practice aims to compare a country's export prices with its import prices?
Which practice aims to compare a country's export prices with its import prices?
What aspect defines globalization?
What aspect defines globalization?
What is the primary focus of free trade?
What is the primary focus of free trade?
Why might export-led growth strategies yield mixed results for different countries?
Why might export-led growth strategies yield mixed results for different countries?
In international trade, what are governments likely to impose to protect domestic industries?
In international trade, what are governments likely to impose to protect domestic industries?
What is a common challenge associated with globalization?
What is a common challenge associated with globalization?
Which practice aims to ensure that producers in developing countries receive fair compensation?
Which practice aims to ensure that producers in developing countries receive fair compensation?
What is the main drawback for less economically developed countries (LEDCs) in terms of trade?
What is the main drawback for less economically developed countries (LEDCs) in terms of trade?
What is the primary reason why countries engage in international trade?
What is the primary reason why countries engage in international trade?
How does a trade deficit affect a country's economy?
How does a trade deficit affect a country's economy?
What is a common disadvantage faced by countries relying heavily on exporting primary products?
What is a common disadvantage faced by countries relying heavily on exporting primary products?
Which term is used to describe the exchange of goods and services between developing countries?
Which term is used to describe the exchange of goods and services between developing countries?
What does a trade surplus for a country indicate?
What does a trade surplus for a country indicate?
Why is international trade considered a major component of economic activity for countries?
Why is international trade considered a major component of economic activity for countries?
What is the significance of the balance of trade for a country?
What is the significance of the balance of trade for a country?
What defines the difference between a country's exports and imports in international trade?
What defines the difference between a country's exports and imports in international trade?
Why does commodity dependence pose challenges for many of the world's poorest nations?
Why does commodity dependence pose challenges for many of the world's poorest nations?
In the context of international trade, what is the impact of a country earning more from its exports than it spends on imports?
In the context of international trade, what is the impact of a country earning more from its exports than it spends on imports?
What is the primary disadvantage faced by countries heavily reliant on exporting primary products?
What is the primary disadvantage faced by countries heavily reliant on exporting primary products?
Which term is used to describe trade between developing countries that has been increasing in recent times?
Which term is used to describe trade between developing countries that has been increasing in recent times?
What aspect of international trade involves a country exporting goods and services it can produce more efficiently or of better quality?
What aspect of international trade involves a country exporting goods and services it can produce more efficiently or of better quality?
How is the trade balance of a country defined in international trade?
How is the trade balance of a country defined in international trade?
Which economic strategy involves countries relying on unprocessed raw materials for export?
Which economic strategy involves countries relying on unprocessed raw materials for export?
What do governments primarily use to protect domestic industries in international trade?
What do governments primarily use to protect domestic industries in international trade?
Which aspect of globalization is a concern due to the potential loss of unique cultural identities?
Which aspect of globalization is a concern due to the potential loss of unique cultural identities?
What is the primary drawback of terms of trade for less economically developed countries (LEDCs)?
What is the primary drawback of terms of trade for less economically developed countries (LEDCs)?
In international trade, what is a common goal of fair trade initiatives?
In international trade, what is a common goal of fair trade initiatives?
Which practice focuses on promoting the unrestricted exchange of goods without barriers?
Which practice focuses on promoting the unrestricted exchange of goods without barriers?
How do governments attempt to protect domestic industries from foreign competition?
How do governments attempt to protect domestic industries from foreign competition?
What is a notable challenge associated with the concentration of economic power in transnational corporations due to globalization?
What is a notable challenge associated with the concentration of economic power in transnational corporations due to globalization?
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