International Trade and Economic Globalization
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International Trade and Economic Globalization

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What is a trade surplus?

When a country exports more than it imports

What is the purpose of protectionism in international trade?

To shield a country's industries from foreign competition

What does a quota refer to in international trade?

The amount of goods allowed to be imported

What are export subsidies in international trade?

<p>Financial assistance from the government to allow lower prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization promotes trade among member nations in the Asia-Pacific region?

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

What is the term for selling the rights to use an entire business system, including name and processes, to a company in another country?

<p>International franchising</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organizational strategy for international expansion focuses on creating highly independent operating units in each new country?

<p>Multi-domestic strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a shared system of symbols, beliefs, attitudes, values, and norms of behavior called?

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

What is the term for buying an established company or launching a new company in another country?

<p>Foreign direct investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of international business activity involves buying and selling goods and services across national borders?

<p>Importing and exporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the complete ban of a specific product in international trade?

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

What does a trade deficit indicate in the context of international trade?

<p>Imports more than it exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for policies aimed at shielding a country's industries from foreign competition?

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

In international trade, what is the measure of the difference between a country's exports and imports during a specific period?

<p>Balance of trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization primarily focuses on promoting trade among member nations worldwide?

<p>World Trade Organization (WTO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for forming a long-term business partnership with a local company in a new market?

<p>International strategic alliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'transnational strategy' in international expansion aim to achieve?

<p>Reap the benefits of an international scale while being responsive to local market dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for selling the rights to use an entire business system, including name and internal processes, to a company in another country?

<p>International franchising</p> Signup and view all the answers

What presents challenges in the global business environment due to different laws, preferences, and ethical standards?

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

What is the term for buying an established company or launching a new company in another country?

<p>Foreign direct investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trading bloc consists of 28 countries and may implement the EURO as its currency?

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

What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in international trade?

<p>Stabilizing exchange rates and providing financial assistance to countries in need</p> Signup and view all the answers

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