Business in the Global Economy

a tax that a government places on certain imported products

exists when a country can produce a good or service at a lower cost than other countries

the amount a country owes another country

The difference between the amount of money that comes in and out of a country is called

the cost of using someone else's money

MNC's sometimes control a country's political power.

a nation's transportation, communication, and utility systems are referred to as its ___

A limit on the quantity of products that may be exported or imported during a given period

value of currency in one country compared with the value in another

a trade ___ is a restriction to free trade

Which of the following countries has an absolute advantage in coffee production

The difference between a country's total exports and imports is called the balance of ___

Which of the following is NOT a cultural/social factor that affects international business

3 main factors that affect exchange rates are balance of payments, economic conditions, and __

Domestic business is business that is done across international borders

The key effects on a country's level of economic development are

The making, buying, and selling of goods and services withing a country is called ..

accepted behaviors, customs, and values of a society are referred to as ___

A tax that a government places on certain imported products is called a(n)

Value of currency in 1 country compared to currency value in another is called interest rate

The difference between a country's total exports and total imports is called the

Occurs when a country buys more than it sells

common market memebers

the right to use a company name or business process in a specific way

a free-trade zone is a selected area where products can be imported duty-free & used

Goods and services sold to other countries are called

selling the right to use some intangible property for a fee or royalty

A joint venture is a agreement between 2 or more countries to remove duties and trade barriers

A(n) ___ company is an organization that does business in several countries

A nation with a trade surplus is said to have a favorable trade position

International business is frequently referred to as world or __ trade

a country specializing in production of a good or service that it is relatively more efficient

It is possible for the US to have a trade surplus with a country and trade deficit with another

When a country has a favorable balance of payments, the currency value is constant or rising

Occurs when a country sells more than it buys

a limit on the quantity of a product that may be imported or exported

completely prohibiting the import or export