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In 1999,the European Economic Community adopted a common currency known as the Euro.

A) True
B) False

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Idle Time Gaming,Inc.needed silicon wafers that it knew could be mass produced efficiently by Silicon City,Inc. ,a start-up firm in Indi A.The Indian company needed MSG metallurgical grade silicon)in order to make the wafers,which it knew it could get from a Chinese firm.The Chinese firm mostly owned by the Chinese government)agreed to supply the silicon to the Indian company if it could get a certain quantity of gaming hardware from Idle Time.This beneficial exchange is described as countertrading.

A) True
B) False

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Profitable opportunities in global markets are diminishing for small and medium sized businesses.

A) True
B) False

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A common market is a group of countries that have no internal tariffs among member nations,yet have a common external tariff.

A) True
B) False

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A small Italian grocery store in a large city sells five different kinds of feta cheese: Bulgarian,French,Danish,Greek,and a domestic cheese from Oregon.The domestic cheese sells for less than $2.00 per pound,while all the international cheeses are priced at over $4.00 per pound.Clearly,there is an embargo on international food products.

A) True
B) False

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Reviewing the recent experience of the United States in global markets reveals that the U.S has:


A) a merchandise trade surplus with the rest of the world.
B) a large trade deficit with China.
C) avoided becoming a debtor nation.
D) attracted very little foreign direct investment.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Devaluation refers to a decline in the value of a nation's currency relative to other currencies.

A) True
B) False

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Nikkei Auto Parts testified before Congress defending the company against an accusation that it was dumping auto parts on the U.S.market.In her testimony,the president claimed _________________.Using traditional guidelines,Congress determined that Nikkei was not dumping.


A) Nikkei includes 10% overhead costs and an 8 percent profit margin in the price of all the parts they export to the U.S.
B) Japan runs a trade deficit with the U.S.in auto parts.
C) Nikkei is a staunch supporter of free trade.
D) Nikkei sells more auto parts in Europe than it does in the U.S.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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The world market is approximately ______________.


A) 7 billion potential customers
B) 300 million potential customers
C) 200 billion potential customers
D) 30 billion potential customers

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The "second wave" of offshore outsourcing refers to:


A) moving jobs to South America in addition to China.
B) moving skilled service jobs such as those in accounting offshore.
C) moving jobs to India in addition to China.
D) moving manufacturing jobs offshore.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Under the floating exchange rate system,the value of a country's currency is determined by:


A) the monetary authorities of that country.
B) the United Nations Committee on Floating Currencies.
C) the currency's supply and demand in the global market.
D) countertrading.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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One characteristic of an international joint venture is all parties sharing the risk of a major project.

A) True
B) False

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Carrie,a United States resident says that her home computer was made in Japan.Carrie purchased an) :


A) imported item.
B) exported item.
C) protected good.
D) generic good.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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The value of Chinese exports coming to the United States is greater than the value of goods China buys from the United States.This results in a U.S.trade deficit with Chin A.

A) True
B) False

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The value of goods imported into France exceeds the value of French exports.This indicates that France:


A) Has an exchange rate decrease.
B) Utilizes high tariffs.
C) Has a budget deficit.
D) Has a trade deficit.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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One objective of NAFTA is:


A) increase trade barriers between the countries involved.
B) decrease investment opportunities in the countries involved.
C) promote conditions of fair competition for the three trading partners.
D) improve working conditions in Central America.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is considered when calculating a country's balance of payments?


A) military expenditures
B) state unemployment
C) domestic inflation rates
D) foreign inflation rates

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The U.S.and China no.1 and no.2 global powers) continue to spar over sociocultural issues,such as human rights,and economic and financial issues,such as the value of the Chinese Yuan against the U.S.dollar.U.S.diplomats complain that these differences continue to bolster China's favorable balance of trade and increase the U.S.trade deficit.The trade protectionist policy exhibited by the Chinese is similar to an economic policy known as ____________ that was followed during the 17th and 18th centuries.This policy resulted in a flow of money to the country that sold the most globally.


A) trade embargoing
B) countertrading
C) profiteering
D) mercantilism

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Rosa's aunt was taking a cruise to Brazil.She suggested to Rosa that she would be glad to buy her some jewelry while in port in Rio de Janeiro because the exchange rate would be to her benefit.This means:


A) The currency in Rosa's home country is weak against the Brazilian currency.
B) The currency in Rosa's home country will be almost equal to the Brazilian currency;otherwise it would not be a good exchange.
C) The currency in Rosa's home country is devalued.
D) The currency in Rosa's home country has strength against the Brazilian currency.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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An example of a U.S.import would be the purchase of oil by U.S.companies from Saudi Arabi A.

A) True
B) False

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