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Why are capital assets significant for organizations?
Why are capital assets significant for organizations?
- They provide a temporary source of funding.
- They are used to create wealth. (correct)
- They allow companies to minimize operational costs.
- They ensure a company's longevity in the market.
What is the primary effect of advancements in communication and technology on global economies?
What is the primary effect of advancements in communication and technology on global economies?
- They restrict investment flows.
- They hinder international trade.
- They integrate economies through trade and investment flows. (correct)
- They increase domestic production only.
How does the market exchange system determine the allocation of goods and services?
How does the market exchange system determine the allocation of goods and services?
- By the interaction of supply, demand, and price. (correct)
- Through fixed prices set by the government.
- Through dependence on consumer preferences only.
- By price controls that prevent inflation.
What is the main objective of protectionism in trade policies?
What is the main objective of protectionism in trade policies?
Which term refers to the process of reducing trade barriers to promote trade?
Which term refers to the process of reducing trade barriers to promote trade?
What is the primary goal of implementing strict policies within a domestic economy?
What is the primary goal of implementing strict policies within a domestic economy?
Which policy tool involves charging fees for allowing international products to be sold locally?
Which policy tool involves charging fees for allowing international products to be sold locally?
How do import quotas function as a policy tool?
How do import quotas function as a policy tool?
What advantage of protectionism can lead to increased government revenue?
What advantage of protectionism can lead to increased government revenue?
What is a potential outcome of strict policies regarding domestic products?
What is a potential outcome of strict policies regarding domestic products?
What does economic globalization primarily involve?
What does economic globalization primarily involve?
Which of the following accurately describes goods in the context of economic globalization?
Which of the following accurately describes goods in the context of economic globalization?
What is capital in the context of a company's operations?
What is capital in the context of a company's operations?
How does the International Monetary Fund view economic globalization?
How does the International Monetary Fund view economic globalization?
Which of the following statements about services is correct?
Which of the following statements about services is correct?
What benefit do consumers receive from trade liberalization?
What benefit do consumers receive from trade liberalization?
Which of the following is a disadvantage for workers in the context of trade liberalization?
Which of the following is a disadvantage for workers in the context of trade liberalization?
How do corporations benefit from trade liberalization?
How do corporations benefit from trade liberalization?
What characterizes multinational companies in the context of economic globalization?
What characterizes multinational companies in the context of economic globalization?
Which of the following is a potential issue for countries that do not benefit from trade liberalization?
Which of the following is a potential issue for countries that do not benefit from trade liberalization?
What is one primary advantage of trade liberalization?
What is one primary advantage of trade liberalization?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of trade liberalization?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of trade liberalization?
How does trade liberalization affect developing countries?
How does trade liberalization affect developing countries?
What does protectionism tend to support in relation to international trade?
What does protectionism tend to support in relation to international trade?
Which of the following statements about trade liberalization is true?
Which of the following statements about trade liberalization is true?
What does negative integration primarily aim to achieve?
What does negative integration primarily aim to achieve?
Which of the following best characterizes positive integration?
Which of the following best characterizes positive integration?
Market integration can indicate a trend in which markets?
Market integration can indicate a trend in which markets?
What role does government typically play in negative integration?
What role does government typically play in negative integration?
What is a common goal of market integration?
What is a common goal of market integration?
What is the primary focus of the secondary sector?
What is the primary focus of the secondary sector?
Which of the following industries is NOT part of the secondary sector?
Which of the following industries is NOT part of the secondary sector?
Which activity is a characteristic of the tertiary sector?
Which activity is a characteristic of the tertiary sector?
In which way do the secondary and tertiary sectors primarily differ?
In which way do the secondary and tertiary sectors primarily differ?
What role does the tertiary sector play in an economy?
What role does the tertiary sector play in an economy?
What is a key characteristic of a customs union?
What is a key characteristic of a customs union?
How does a common market differ from a customs union?
How does a common market differ from a customs union?
Which of the following is not considered a benefit of economic integration?
Which of the following is not considered a benefit of economic integration?
What does an economic union allow member countries to do?
What does an economic union allow member countries to do?
In terms of economic integration, what is the main objective of a preferential trading area?
In terms of economic integration, what is the main objective of a preferential trading area?
What characterizes core nations in the Global System Theory?
What characterizes core nations in the Global System Theory?
What role does the semi-periphery play in the Global System Theory?
What role does the semi-periphery play in the Global System Theory?
How do regulatory institutions contribute to the global economy?
How do regulatory institutions contribute to the global economy?
What is a significant effect of economic globalization on laborers?
What is a significant effect of economic globalization on laborers?
What is a primary function of national governments in the context of economic globalization?
What is a primary function of national governments in the context of economic globalization?
What is the main focus of positive integration?
What is the main focus of positive integration?
Which level of economic integration involves the establishment of a common market?
Which level of economic integration involves the establishment of a common market?
Which sector is primarily concerned with the extraction and harvesting of natural resources?
Which sector is primarily concerned with the extraction and harvesting of natural resources?
What is a key characteristic of the secondary sector in economic activities?
What is a key characteristic of the secondary sector in economic activities?
Which of the following accurately represents the progression of economic integration levels from lowest to highest?
Which of the following accurately represents the progression of economic integration levels from lowest to highest?
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Study Notes
Effect of Trade Liberalization
- Trade liberalization can result in lower consumer prices, increased purchasing power, and heightened corporate profits.
- Benefits extend to low-wage workers who may see wage increases due to greater demand for labor.
- However, trade liberalization may lead to lower quality products and competition disadvantages for local businesses.
Main Actors of Economic Globalization
- Multinational Companies (MNCs), such as Apple, Coca-Cola, and Toyota, operate across various countries and contribute significantly to global economic networks.
- Consumers play a crucial role by driving demand for goods and services across borders.
Company’s Assets
- Capital assets are vital for organizations to generate wealth and maintain business operations.
Communication and Technology
- Technological advancements facilitate global economic integration by improving trade, investment flows, and technology transfer.
Market Exchange
- An economic system where goods and services are produced and exchanged according to supply and demand dynamics.
Economies Associated with Economic Globalization
- Major economic theories include Protectionism, Trade Liberalization, World System Theory, and Economic Integration.
Protectionism
- Involves government policies such as tariffs and quotas that limit international trade to protect domestic industries.
Reasons for Strict Policies
- Aims to bolster the domestic economy and ensure safety and quality in imported and exported products.
Primary Policy Tools
- Tariffs impose costs on imports, while import quotas limit the number of products brought into a country.
- Product standards create barriers by implementing strict regulations for imported goods.
- Government subsidies incentivize domestic companies to expand in global markets.
Advantages of Protectionism
- Generates government revenue through tariffs, shields domestic industries from competition, and encourages local exports.
Economic Globalization
- Characterized by the interdependence of global economies through trade, capital flows, and technological exchanges.
- Represents a shift from primitive economies to advanced technology-driven systems.
Interconnected Dimensions of Economic Globalization
- Capital and goods/services are integral to economic structures, with capital being essential for business solvency.
Advantages of Trade Liberalization
- Results in lower consumer prices and improved market efficiency.
- Provides developing nations access to international markets, fostering economic growth.
Disadvantages of Trade Liberalization
- Risks include harm to local businesses, potential environmental degradation, and challenges for developing countries in competing globally.
Disadvantages of Protectionism
- May lead to retaliatory protectionism from other countries, inhibiting global trade benefits and profits.
Trade Liberalization Defined
- The process of reducing trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas to enhance economic growth and lower prices.
Levels of Economic Integration
- Various tiers include Preferential Trading Areas, Free Trade Areas, Customs Unions, Common Markets, and Economic Unions, each with distinct characteristics and benefits.
Market Integration
- Describes trends where related markets exhibit similar price movements, facilitating a more coherent economic environment.
Types of Market Integration
- Negative Integration focuses on removing trade barriers, while Positive Integration emphasizes creating common policies.
Secondary Sector
- Entails the conversion of raw materials into finished products, including manufacturing and construction.
Tertiary Sector
- Comprises service industries, encompassing retail, healthcare, education, and entertainment.
Global System Theory
- Developed by Immanuel Wallerstein, it analyzes global economic and political structures based on varying levels of power and resources among nations.
Global Regions in Global System Theory
- Core: Wealthy nations benefiting from competitive global trade.
- Semi-Periphery: Nations serving as intermediaries without strong governance.
- Periphery: Nations lacking robust central authorities.
Laborers
- Essential personnel in production and services, benefiting from economic globalization through job creation.
Role of National Governments
- Governments regulate trade, implement economic policies, and enter international agreements, shaping globalization dynamics.
Regulatory Institutions
- Organizations that enforce trade rules and promote economic stability, ensuring fair practices in international markets.
Positive Integration
- Involves creating unified standards and policies across countries to facilitate deeper economic collaboration.
Degree of Economic Integration
- Levels range from Preferential Agreements to Economic Unions, each promoting varying degrees of economic collaboration.
Three Economic Sectors
- Primary Sector: Involves extraction of natural resources.
- Secondary Sector: Engages in manufacturing and production.
- Tertiary Sector: Provides services rather than goods, essential for comprehensive economic activity.
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