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1
______ is a trade agreement signed by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in 1993.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The North American Community (NAC)
The Common Market (CM)
The General Agreement for Trade and Tariffs (GATT)
2
Comparative advantage is a situation in which a nation produces products that it is able to:
produce that are in high demand in other countries.
produce at which it is relatively more efficient.
produce using the fewest resources.
produce at a lower cost than other countries.
3
If the U. S. set a 12% tariff on imported cars, a Toyota that cost $13,000 would be priced at:
$14,200 + shipping in the U. S.
$16,280 + shipping in the U. S.
$14,560 + shipping in the U. S.
$15,420 + shipping in the U. S.
4
Religion is an element of the _____ component of the international business environment.
cultural
political
economic
geographic
5
A free-trade zone is an area where goods can be imported duty-free and then manufactured.
True
False
6
The _____ is the rate of interest charged by banks to their best business customers.
corporate rate
prime rate
mortgage rate
discount rate
7
____ occurs when a firm pays for the right to use a business name or process in a specific way.
Franchising
Certification
Branding
Authorization
8
A country that wishes to enhance international trade activities would most likely use
a tariff
a common market
an embargo
a quota
9
Geographic factors rarely have an impact on a nation's business environment.
True
False
10
Without foreign trade, many things you buy would cost more or not be available at all.
True
False
11
Each of the following will have an impact on a nation's economic conditions except the:
types of technology used by its workers.
literacy rates and training of its workers.
nation's capital resources.
language spoken by its workers.
12
Quotas may be set by a country to protect its industries from too much foreign competition.
True
False
13
Global business activities may foster understanding, communication, and respect between nations
False
True
14
Infrastructure is a significant factor that affects the economic development of a country.
True
False
15
______ is the making, buying, and selling of goods and services within a country.
Domestic business
International business
Foreign trade
Multinational trade
16
The international org. that settles trade disagreements & enforces free-trade agreements is the
WTO
World Bank
IMF
United Nations
17
An unfavorable balance of payments will always result when a nation has trade deficit.
False
True
18
The World Trade Organization is designed to help settle trade disputes throughout the world.
True
False
19
A nation's transportation, communication, and utility systems are part of its ______.
scientific resources
human resources
natural resources
infrastructure
20
The value of a country's currency is likely to decline as a result of
a favorable balance of payments
lower interest rates
a trade surplus
higher inflation
21
A company is planning to sell the rights to its brand name. This is an example of a
franchise
joint venture
trade agreement
licensing agreement
22
In recent years, the United States has had:
a trade shortage with most other nations.
a trade equilibrium with most other nations.
a trade deficit with most other nations.
a trade surplus with most other nations.
23
A corporation that is involved in business in several nations is known as:
a multinational company.
a bilateral competitor.
an international player.
an imperialist business.
24
Which of the following is likely to cause the value of a nation's currency to decline?
A stable government.
A steady rate of economic growth.
A low rate of unemployment.
A high rate of inflation.
25
Which of the following would be an example of international business?
A retail store in OR selling craft items from local artists.
A sales staff in S Carolina representing a foreign producer.
A restaurant in Chicago offering Asian menu items.
A farmer in Iowa using U.S. produced equipment.
26
When a country's imports exceed its exports, there is a trade
surplus
exchange
deficit
balance
27
A(n) _____ is the value of a currency of one country compared with the value of another.
exchange rate
Inflation rate
conversion rate
balance of payments
28
A joint venture takes place when:
1 business buys products from another that it then resells.
2+ companies agree to share a market rather than compete.
two or more companies agree to share a business project.
one business pays another business to produce goods for it.
29
An informal trade barrier is created by government actions.
True
False