International Marketing 17th Edition Cateora Test Bank
International Marketing 17th Edition Cateora Test Bank
International Marketing 17th Edition Cateora Test Bank
Chapter 02
1. After World War II, the United States provided assistance to other countries to develop their
markets and improve global trade though it gained no returns on these initiatives.
True False
2. The GATT became part of the World Trade Organization in 1995 with the ratification of the
Uruguay Round agreements.
True False
3. As part of the worldwide economic growth and rebuilding after World War II, countries once
classified as less developed were reclassified as underdeveloped countries.
True False
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4. By the year 1971, the United States was selling more to other countries than it bought from them;
that is, the United States had a favorable balance of trade.
True False
5. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimates that the
economies of the developed world will expand at much faster rates when compared to the
developing economies.
True False
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6. A nation's balance-of-payments statement records all financial transactions between its residents
and those of the rest of the world during a given period of time.
True False
7. In a balance-of-payments record, if the credit and debit offset each other, it means that a nation is
in particularly good financial condition.
True False
8. The reserves account is a record of direct investment, portfolio investment, and short-term capital
movements to and from countries.
True False
9. When foreign currencies can be traded for more dollars, U.S. products and companies are more
expensive for the foreign customer and exports decrease.
True False
True False
11. A case might be made for the temporary protection of markets with excess productive capacity or
excess labor when such protection could facilitate an orderly transition.
True False
12. Quotas, boycotts, monetary barriers, and market barriers are examples of tariff barriers.
True False
True False
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14. Tariffs are often used as reprisals against protectionist moves of trading partners.
True False
True False
True False
17. A voluntary export restraint (VER) is generally imposed under the threat of stiffer quotas and tariffs
being set by the importing country if a VER is not established.
True False
18. A government boycott is a partial restriction against the purchase and importation of certain
goods and/or services from other countries.
True False
19. In the context of blocked currency, blockage is accomplished by refusing to allow an importer to
exchange its national currency for the currency of the seller.
True False
20. It is mandatory for importers who want to buy a foreign good from a foreign country to apply for
a business permit in that country.
True False
21. An exchange permit issued by a government can stipulate an unfavorable rate of exchange
depending on the desires of the government.
True False
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22. The United States and other countries require some products to contain a percentage of "local
content" to gain admission to their markets.
True False
23. Antidumping laws were specifically designed to prevent foreign producers from investing in the
U.S. markets.
True False
24. The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 focuses on assisting businesses to be more
competitive in world markets as well as on correcting perceived injustice in trade practices.
True False
25. The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act gives the U.S. president authority to restrict sales of a
country's products in the U.S. market if that country imposes unfair restrictions on U.S. products.
True False
26. It is harder to obtain export licenses for products on the export control list than for the products
that are excluded from the export control list.
True False
27. The GATT panels were formed to resolve bilateral trade disputes and have both advisory and
enforcement powers.
True False
28. The decisions taken by the World Trade Organization in solving trade disputes among members
are binding ones.
True False
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29. The World Intellectual Property Organization was formed with the primary objective of
overcoming inadequate monetary reserves and dealing with unstable currencies which were
particularly vexing problems in global trade.
True False
30. As both special drawing rights (SDRs) and the U.S. dollar have lost their utility as the basic medium
of financial exchange, most monetary statistics relate to gold rather than dollars.
True False
31. After World War II, the United States led efforts like the Marshall Plan to assist in rebuilding
Europe, financial and industrial development assistance to rebuild Japan, and funds channeled to
foster economic growth in the underdeveloped world. These efforts were primarily aimed at:
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32. After World War II, the United States set out to infuse the ideal of capitalism throughout as much
of the world as possible. The , aimed at assisting in rebuilding Europe, is the plan most closely associated
with this endeavor.
A. Eisenhower Plan
B. Marshall Plan
C. Bradley Plan
D. Roosevelt Plan
E. Kennedy Plan
33. What was the most apparent reciprocal impact of the foreign economic assistance given by the
United States?
34. Which of the following factors was primarily responsible for the excess in production capacity in
the United States after World War II?
A. The United States government raised the tariffs on most imports by 60%.
B. Many firms from other nations shifted their production facilities to the United States.
C. Domestic demand was at a historic low and resulted in excess capacity.
D. The returning military after World War II increased the labor supply in the United States.
E. The implementation of the Marshall Plan dampened the overseas demand.
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35. Which of the following was the most significant move of the 1980s that contributed toward
international cooperation among trading nations?
36. Which of the following acronyms refers to the international forum that was created for member
countries to engage in the negotiation of tariffs and other barriers to trade?
A. UNHCR
B. GATT
C. WMO
D. NPT
E. UNDP
37. What was the outcome for the GATT after the ratification of the Uruguay Roundagreements?
A. The GATT allowed the United States to increase its import tax.
B. The GATT became part of the World Trade Organization.
C. The GATT directly led to the uneven distribution of economic power and potential.
D. The European Union decided to stay away from the treaty.
E. The original purpose was sidelined in favor of political and military intervention between
member states.
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38. The rapid growth of war-torn economies and previously underdeveloped countries, coupled with
large-scale economic cooperation and assistance that followed World War II, led to:
39. Which were the two major challenges faced by U.S. multinational corporations at the close of the
1960s?
A. The creation of the Soviet Union and the higher tariffs on imports
B. Growing jingoistic nationalism and a negative population growth rate in major international
markets
C. Resistance to direct investment and increasing competition in export markets
D. Increasing Chinese domination in the manufacturing sector and the falling dollar in global
markets
E. The decreased demand for U.S. goods in the global market and the growing influence of
consumer rights advocacy in the home market
40. Post-World War II, it was noticed that there was worldwide economic growth and countries once
classified as less developed were reclassified as .
A. communist countries
B. free trade economies
C. tier-II countries
D. developed countries
E. newly industrialized countries
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41. Which of the following presents the correct picture of the outcome of increased world trade after
the 1950s, contrary to Servan-Schreiber's prediction?
A. Third World countries have been excluded from this economic growth leading to stark
imbalances in wealth.
B. The European Union has become the center of world trade, taking the position away from the
United States.
C. The United States has continuously maintained the positive balance of trade it attained during
the 1950s.
D. Economic power and potential has become more evenly distributed among the countries of the
world.
E. SDRs and gold have lost their utility as the basic medium of financial exchange and most
monetary statistics have started relating to the U.S. dollar.
42. Which of the following is the major reason behind the failure of American MNCs to completely
dominate the European markets as predicted by Servan-Schreiber?
A. The resurgence of competition for U.S. businesses from all over the world
B. The elimination of import taxes in the European countries
C. The restructuring of U.S industries
D. The decadence of communism
E. The dissolution of colonial powers
43. Which of the following strategies was employed by the United States to regain its lost market
share for capital goods by the late 1990s?
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44. By the year 1971, the United States was witnessing a(n):
45. In the last few years, most of the countries of the world saw a dramatic slowdown in the growth of
their economies with the exception of .
46. The World Bank estimates that five countries whose share of world trade is barely one-third that of
the European Union will, by 2020, have a 50 percent higher share than that of the European Union.
is one of the countries included in this list.
A. Canada
B. Nigeria
C. Netherlands
D. Indonesia
E. Zimbabwe
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47. The system of accounts that records a nation's international financial transactions is most
accurately called its:
48. Which of the following ensures that balance-of-payments records are always in balance?
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50. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a balance-of-payments statement?
A. It is a record of the domestic transactions between the government of a country and the private
companies in that country.
B. It records all financial transactions between the residents of a country and those of the rest of
the world.
C. It records the trade policies of the member nations of the WTO.
D. It is an annual record of the profitable foreign transactionsmade by a particular country.
E. It is a financial statement in which the credits must exceed the debits.
51. Which of the following falls on the plus side of the U.S. balance of payments?
52. Which of the following falls on the minus side of the U.S. balance of payments?
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53. A balance-of-payments statement includes three accounts. Two of those accounts are the current
account and the capital account. What is the third account found on the balance-of-payments
statement?
A. Investment account
B. Receivables account
C. Services account
D. Credit account
E. Official reserves account
54. The of the balance-of-payments statement is most likely to record all merchandise exports,
imports, and services plus unilateral transfers of funds.
A. current account
B. capital account
C. credit account
D. receivables account
E. reserves account
55. Which of the following accounts of the balance-of-payments statement is a record of the direct
investment, portfolio investment, and short-term movement of cash and technology to and from
countries?
A. Current account
B. Capital account
C. Credit account
D. Receivables account
E. Reserves account
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56. The of the balance-of-payments statement is most likely to record all exports and imports of gold,
increases or decreases in foreign exchange, and increases or decreases in liabilities to foreigncentral
banks.
A. current account
B. capital account
C. credit account
D. receivables account
E. reserves account
57. Which of the following arguments regarding the need for protectionism is recognized by
economists as valid?
58. Randall, a protectionist, has seen several small businesses go bankrupt because they were unable
to compete with the cheaper prices of goods provided by foreign companies. The cell-phone
manufacturing industry has just started in the United Kingdom, and Randall's company is one of
the first to try its hand at cell-phone manufacturing. Which of the following arguments is most
likely to be used by Randall to persuade his government to restrict the import of foreign cell
phones from foreign companies?
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59. A tax imposed by a government on goods entering at its borders is most accurately termed as a(n)
.
A. boycott
B. asterisk bill
C. tariff
D. quota
E. writ
A. inflationary pressures.
B. special interests' privileges.
C. balance-of-payments positions.
D. government control in economic matters.
E. the number of reciprocal tariffs by other countries.
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62. In general, tariffs restrict:
A. inflationary pressures.
B. special interests' privileges.
C. government control in economic matters.
D. the number of reciprocal tariffs.
E. manufacturers' supply sources.
63. A specific unit or dollar limit applied to a particular type of good is called a(n):
A. trade license.
B. quota.
C. asterisk bill.
D. predatory price.
E. exchange rate.
A. Compound duties
B. Revenue tariffs
C. Fees for administrative and custom entry procedures
D. Specific duties
E. Taxes imposed by governments on goods entering at its borders
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65. Which of the following types of nontariff barriers strictly falls under the category of specific
limitations on trade?
66. In the context of nontariff barriers, antidumping practices fall under the category of:
67. The fundamental difference between quotas and import licenses as a means of controlling imports
is that:
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68. Exporting countries primarily agree to voluntary export restraints (VERs) to:
69. An agreement signed willingly between the importing country and the exporting country for a
restriction on the volume of exports is called a:
A. monetary barrier.
B. tariff restraint.
C. voluntary export restraint.
D. special interests' privilege.
E. balance-of-payments statement.
70. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a voluntary export restraint (VER)?
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71. The marketing manager for Grand Products wants to export the company's range of beer products
to a Gulf country. However, he discovers that there is a complete restriction on the import of any
form of liquor into that country. This is an accurate example of a(n) .
72. One country refuses to sell goods to its neighboring country based on the belief that the
neighboring country harbors radicals and terrorists. In this case, the refusal is most accurately
referred to as a(n):
A. antidumping penalty.
B. embargo.
C. monetary barrier.
D. orderly market agreement.
E. voluntary export restraint.
A. a country refuses to allow an importer to exchange its national currency for the country's
currency.
B. two countries enter into a voluntary agreement to determine the value of their currencies.
C. a country applies a specific unit or dollar limit to a particular type of good.
D. money dealers limit the rate at which foreign currencies are exchanged.
E. the government of a country imposes a mandatory tax on goods entering at itsborders.
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74. In order to effectively secure foreign exchange, which of the following is most likely to be used by
countries experiencing severe shortages of foreign exchange?
A. Privatization
B. Government approval
C. Spot pricing
D. Voluntary export restriction
E. Monopoly
75. Which of the following trade policy tools makes it mandatory for its importers who want to buy a
foreign good to apply for an exchange permit?
A. Tariff
B. Import quota
C. Blocked currency
D. Government approval
E. Export levy
A. quantity of goods that can be exchanged for a particular sum of foreign currency.
B. number of parties that can be involved in an exchange transaction.
C. amount to be exchanged that must be deposited in a local bank for a set period.
D. quality standards of the goods involved in an exchange.
E. number of times one party can avail exchange permits.
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77. Tall Pine Plywood Company has just received a notice that a shipment of plywood (2 metric tons)
has been rejected by the customs administration of the recipient country because the knotholes
commonly found on a plywood sheet are too large. Which of the following categories of nontariff
barriers primarily uses such quality issues as a trade barrier?
A. Quotas
B. Licenses
C. Embargoes
D. Boycotts
E. Standards
78. The United States and other countries require some products (automobiles in particular) to contain
a percentage of "local content" to gain admission to their markets. This is an example of the
stringent usage of to restrict trade.
A. exchange permits
B. embargoes
C. blocked currencies
D. standards
E. antidumping penalties
79. is the practice whereby a foreign producer intentionally sells its products in the United States
for less than the cost of production to undermine the competition and take control of the market.
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80. is a nontariff barrier that was specifically designed to prevent foreign producers from using
predatory pricing to take control of U.S. markets.
A. Quota
B. Embargo
C. Blocked currency
D. Antidumping law
E. Exchange permit
81. Which of the following trading partners of the United States became its number one "trade
problem" at the beginning of the 21st century?
A. United Kingdom
B. Japan
C. Germany
D. Canada
E. China
82. Which of the following was designed to primarily deal with trade deficits, protectionism, and the
overall fairness of the U.S. trading partners?
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83. Which of the following is an area that is considered critical in improving U.S. trade in the context of
the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act?
A. Market access
B. Quality standards
C. Exchange stability
D. Trade volume
E. Sustainability in trade
84. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was specifically addressed in the section of the
Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness act.
A. market access
B. export expansion
C. import relief
D. foreign exchange regulation
E. trade deficit
85. Which section of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act recognizes that foreign penetration
of U.S. markets can cause serious competitive pressure, loss of market share, and, occasionally,
severe financial harm?
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86. Which of the following is one of the four ongoing activities supporting the growth of international
trade?
A. Warsaw Pact
B. Kyoto Protocol
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Summit on Sustainable Development
E. Treaty of Waitangi
87. Which of the following statements is true of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?
A. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the only signatories of the original
GATT.
B. The original agreement provided a process to increase the tariffs on trade goods.
C. GATT member nations seek to resolve their trade disputes unilaterally.
D. The GATT panels have enforcement powers apart from advisory powers.
E. It created an agency to serve as watchdog over world trade.
88. As an outcome of the Uruguay Round of intergovernmental tariff negotiations on the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the first multilateral, legally enforceable agreement covering
trade and investment in the services sector was formulated. This is termed the .
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89. Which of the following agreements makes it possible to challenge the restrictions in Indonesia that
prohibit foreign firms from opening their own wholesale or retail distribution?
90. Which of the following institutions emerged as a successor to the GATT following the Uruguay
Round of GATT negotiations?
91. One of the basic elements of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is that:
A. member nations are exempt from import tariffs to other member nations.
B. all tariffs shall be abolished among member nations at the time of membership.
C. the World Court shall review all trade disputes and make final judgments.
D. trade shall be conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis.
E. trade in services and investments will be excluded from the purview of the GATT.
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92. Which of the following are becoming a popular way to circumvent WTO guidelines and impose
new duties?
A. Antidumping duties
B. Basic excise duties
C. Special excise duties
D. Production taxes
E. Manufacturing taxes
93. Several nations, frustrated with the slow progress of the most recent round of WTO trade
negotiations, are:
94. and the World Bank Group are two global institutions created primarily to assist nations in
becoming and remaining economically viable.
A. Amnesty International
B. The World Court
C. The International Monetary Fund
D. The International Red Cross
E. The International Federation of Blue Cross
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95. To overcome the problems of inadequate monetary reserves and unstable currencies that plagued
international trading before World War II, the was formed.
A. European Union
B. World Trade Organization
C. Federation of International Trade Associations
D. International Monetary Fund
E. United Nations Development Program
96. Developed by the International Monetary Fund to cope with universally floating exchange rates,
represent an average base of value derived from the value of a group of major currencies.
A. exchange permits
B. special drawing rights
C. floating currencies
D. gold rates
E. dollar parities
97. The special drawing rights (SDRs) developed by the IMF are in effect:
A. black gold.
B. exchange permits.
C. floating currencies.
D. paper gold.
E. virtual dollars.
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98. Which of the following is a basic criticism of global financial institutions?
A. They failed to focus on the aim of reducing inequalities between the rich and the poor
countries.
B. They failed to help the Asian countries substantially when they underwent a major financial crisis
in the 1990s.
C. They failed to respect the autonomy of member nations by deeming any bilateral agreements
between members as illegal if made without their approval.
D. They failed to foresee and counter the unintended effects of globalization like pollution,
exploitation, and cultural extinction.
E. They failed to suppress the terrorists who were responsible for the attack in London that
coincided with the G8 summit.
100. Which of the following statements is true about the status of protests against global financial
institutions?
A. Organized protests against global financial institutions have been catching the attention of the
world since the establishment of the IMF in 1945.
B. The sole focus of the anticapitalist protestors has been the environmental impact of
globalization and the need for stability.
C. The "antisweatshop" campaigns by students in America have translated into changes in policy.
D. The entire gamut of anticapitalist protests have been weak and ineffectual in the face of the
tremendous power of global financial institutions.
E. The protests against global financial institutions have been organized yet nonviolent as a rule.
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Essay Questions
101. Briefly discuss the efforts taken by the United States to promote global trade after World War II.
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103. Why must the balance-of-payments record always be in balance? What does a balanced record
signify?
105. What are the arguments in favor of protectionism? Which of them are generally recognized as
valid by economists?
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106. List the effects of imposing tariffs.
108. What are the three areas covered by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 that are
considered critical in improving U.S. trade?
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109. List the major agreements reached during the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations. Which was
the most notable achievement of the Uruguay Round?
110. Why was the International Monetary Fund (IMF) formed? How does the IMF deal with universally
floating rates?
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Chapter 02 The Dynamic Environment of International Trade Answer Key
1. After World War II, the United States provided assistance to other countries to develop their
markets and improve global trade though it gained no returns on these initiatives.
FALSE
For every dollar the United States invested in the economic development and rebuilding of
other countries after World War II, hundreds of dollars more returned in the form of purchases
of U.S. agricultural products, manufactured goods, and services.
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2. The GATT became part of the World Trade Organization in 1995 with the ratification of the
Uruguay Round agreements.
TRUE
With the ratification of the Uruguay Round agreements, the GATT became part of the World
Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, and its 117 original members moved into a new era of free
trade.
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3. As part of the worldwide economic growth and rebuilding after World War II, countries once
classified as less developed were reclassified as underdeveloped countries.
FALSE
As part of the worldwide economic growth and rebuilding after World War II, countries once
classified as less developed were reclassified as newly industrialized countries (NICs).
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4. By the year 1971, the United States was selling more to other countries than it bought from
them; that is, the United States had a favorable balance of trade.
FALSE
Between 1888 and 1971, the United States sold more to other countries than it bought from
them; that is, the United States had a favorable balance of trade. By 1971, however, the United
States had a trade deficit of $2 billion that grew steadily until it peaked at $160 billion in 1987.
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5. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimates that the
economies of the developed world will expand at much faster rates when compared to the
developing economies.
FALSE
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimates that the
economies of member countries will expand an average of 3 percent annually for the next 25
years, the same rate as in the past 25 years. Conversely, the economies of the developing world
will grow at faster rates—from an annual rate of 4 percent in the past quarter century to a rate
of 6 percent for the next 25 years.
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TRUE
A nation's balance-of-payments statement records all financial transactions between its
residents and those of the rest of the world during a given period of time—usually one year.
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7. In a balance-of-payments record, if the credit and debit offset each other, it means that a
nation is in particularly good financial condition.
FALSE
As a nation's balance-of-payments record is maintained on a double-entry bookkeeping
system, it must always be in balance. Unlike on an individual company's financial statement, the
fact that the credits and debits offset each other does not mean a nation is in particularly good
or poor financial condition.
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8. The reserves account is a record of direct investment, portfolio investment, and short-term
capital movements to and from countries.
FALSE
The capital account is a record of direct investment, portfolio investment, and short-term
capital movements to and from countries.
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9. When foreign currencies can be traded for more dollars, U.S. products and companies are more
expensive for the foreign customer and exports decrease.
FALSE
As the U.S. trade deficit has grown, pressures have begun to push the value of the dollar to
lower levels. And when foreign currencies can be traded for more dollars, U.S. products (and
companies) are less expensive for the foreign customer and exports increase, and foreign
products are more expensive for the U.S. customer and the demand for imported goods is
dampened.
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TRUE
Economists in general recognize only the arguments regarding infant industry, national
defense, and industrialization of underdeveloped countries in favor of protectionism.
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11. A case might be made for the temporary protection of markets with excess productive capacity
or excess labor when such protection could facilitate an orderly transition.
TRUE
A case might be made for the temporary protection of markets with excess productive capacity
or excess labor when such protection could facilitate an orderly transition. Unfortunately, such
protection often becomes long term and contributes to industrial inefficiency while detracting
from a nation's realistic adjustment to its world situation.
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12. Quotas, boycotts, monetary barriers, and market barriers are examples of tariff barriers.
FALSE
Trade barriers are imposed against imports and against foreign businesses. To encourage
development of domestic industry and protect existing industry, governments may establish
such barriers to trade as tariffs and a variety of nontariff barriers including quotas, boycotts,
monetary barriers, and market barriers.
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13. In general, tariffs decrease inflationary pressures.
FALSE
In general, tariffs increase inflationary pressures, special interests' privileges, government
control and political considerations in economic matters, and the number of tariffs (they beget
other tariffs via reciprocity).
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14. Tariffs are often used as reprisals against protectionist moves of trading partners.
TRUE
Tariffs are often used as reprisals against protectionist moves of trading partners.
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FALSE
Quotas permit importing until the quota is filled; licensing limits quantities on a case-by-case
basis.
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16. Quotas are more flexible than import licenses.
FALSE
The fundamental difference between quotas and import licenses as a means of controlling
imports is the greater flexibility of import licenses over quotas.
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17. A voluntary export restraint (VER) is generally imposed under the threat of stiffer quotas and
tariffs being set by the importing country if a VER is not established.
TRUE
A voluntary export restraint (VER) is called voluntary because the exporting country sets the
limits; however, it is generally imposed under the threat of stiffer quotas and tariffs being set by
the importing country if a VER is not established.
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18. A government boycott is a partial restriction against the purchase and importation of certain
goods and/or services from other countries.
FALSE
A government boycott is an absolute restriction against the purchase and importation of certain
goods and/or services from other countries. This restriction can even include travel bans, like
the one once in place for Chinese tourists; the Beijing government refused to designate Canada
as an approved tourism destination.
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19. In the context of blocked currency, blockage is accomplished by refusing to allow an importer
to exchange its national currency for the currency of the seller.
TRUE
Blockage is accomplished by refusing to allow an importer to exchange its national currency for
the currency of the seller.
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20. It is mandatory for importers who want to buy a foreign good from a foreign country to apply
for a business permit in that country.
FALSE
Importers who want to buy a foreign good must apply for an exchange permit, that is,
permission to exchange an amount of local currency for foreign currency.
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21. An exchange permit issued by a government can stipulate an unfavorable rate of exchange
depending on the desires of the government.
TRUE
An exchange permit issued by a government can stipulate an unfavorable rate of exchange
depending on the desires of the government.
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22. The United States and other countries require some products to contain a percentage of "local
content" to gain admission to their markets.
TRUE
The United States and other countries require some products (automobiles in particular) to
contain a percentage of "local content" to gain admission to their markets. This is an example of
how countries use standards to protect their domestic industry.
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23. Antidumping laws were specifically designed to prevent foreign producers from investing in the
U.S. markets.
FALSE
Antidumping laws were designed to prevent foreign producers from "predatory pricing," a
practice whereby a foreign producer intentionally sells its products in the United States for less
than the cost of production to undermine the competition and take control of the market.
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24. The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 focuses on assisting businesses to be
more competitive in world markets as well as on correcting perceived injustice in trade
practices.
TRUE
The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 is many faceted, focusing on assisting
businesses to be more competitive in world markets as well as on correcting perceived injustice
in trade practices.
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25. The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act gives the U.S. president authority to restrict sales
of a country's products in the U.S. market if that country imposes unfair restrictions on U.S.
products.
TRUE
The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act gives the U.S. president authority to restrict sales
of a country's products in the U.S. market if that country imposes unfair restrictions on U.S.
products.
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26. It is harder to obtain export licenses for products on the export control list than for the
products that are excluded from the export control list.
FALSE
Export controls, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and export promotion were
specifically addressed in the export expansion section of the Omnibus Trade and
Competitiveness Act. Export licenses could be obtained more easily and more quickly for
products on the export control list.
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27. The GATT panels were formed to resolve bilateral trade disputes and have both advisory and
enforcement powers.
FALSE
GATT member nations seek to resolve their trade disputes bilaterally; if that fails, special GATT
panels are set up to recommend action. The panels are only advisory and have no enforcement
powers.
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28. The decisions taken by the World Trade Organization in solving trade disputes among
members are binding ones.
TRUE
The World Trade Organization sets many rules governing trade among its 160 members,
provides a panel of experts to hear and rule on trade disputes among members, and, unlike
GATT, issues binding decisions.
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29. The World Intellectual Property Organization was formed with the primary objective of
overcoming inadequate monetary reserves and dealing with unstable currencies which were
particularly vexing problems in global trade.
FALSE
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was formed to overcome international market barriers
such as inadequate monetary reserves and unstable currencies which are particularly vexing
problems in global trade.
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30. As both special drawing rights (SDRs) and the U.S. dollar have lost their utility as the basic
medium of financial exchange, most monetary statistics relate to gold rather than dollars.
FALSE
As both gold and the U.S. dollar have lost their utility as the basic medium of financial
exchange, most monetary statistics relate to SDRs rather than dollars. The SDR is in effect
"paper gold" and represents an average base of value derived from the value of a group of
major currencies.
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31. After World War II, the United States led efforts like the Marshall Plan to assist in rebuilding
Europe, financial and industrial development assistance to rebuild Japan, and funds channeled
to foster economic growth in the underdeveloped world. These efforts were primarily aimed at:
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32. After World War II, the United States set out to infuse the ideal of capitalism throughout as
much of the world as possible. The , aimed at assisting in rebuilding Europe, is the plan
most closely associated with this endeavor.
A. Eisenhower Plan
B. Marshall Plan
C. Bradley Plan
D. Roosevelt Plan
E. Kennedy Plan
The Marshall Plan to assist in rebuilding Europe, financial and industrial development assistance
to rebuild Japan, and funds channeled through the Agency for International Development and
other groups designed to foster economic growth in the underdeveloped world were used to
help create a strong world economy.
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33. What was the most apparent reciprocal impact of the foreign economic assistance given by the
United States?
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34. Which of the following factors was primarily responsible for the excess in production capacity in
the United States after World War II?
A. The United States government raised the tariffs on most imports by 60%.
B. Many firms from other nations shifted their production facilities to the United States.
C. Domestic demand was at a historic low and resulted in excess capacity.
D. The returning military after World War II increased the labor supply in the United States.
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35. Which of the following was the most significant move of the 1980s that contributed toward
international cooperation among trading nations?
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36. Which of the following acronyms refers to the international forum that was created for member
countries to engage in the negotiation of tariffs and other barriers to trade?
A. UNHCR
B. GATT
C. WMO
D. NPT
E. UNDP
World leaders created GATT, a forum for member countries to negotiate a reduction of tariffs
and other barriers to trade.
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37. What was the outcome for the GATT after the ratification of the Uruguay Round agreements?
A. The GATT allowed the United States to increase its import tax.
B. The GATT became part of the World Trade Organization.
C. The GATT directly led to the uneven distribution of economic power and potential.
D. The European Union decided to stay away from the treaty.
E. The original purpose was sidelined in favor of political and military intervention between
member states.
With the ratification of the Uruguay Round agreements, the GATT became part of the World
Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, and its 117 original members moved into a new era of free
trade.
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38. The rapid growth of war-torn economies and previously underdeveloped countries, coupled
with large-scale economic cooperation and assistance that followed World War II, led to:
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39. Which were the two major challenges faced by U.S. multinational corporations at the close of
the 1960s?
A. The creation of the Soviet Union and the higher tariffs on imports
B. Growing jingoistic nationalism and a negative population growth rate in major international
markets
C. Resistance to direct investment and increasing competition in export markets
D. Increasing Chinese domination in the manufacturing sector and the falling dollar in global
markets
E. The decreased demand for U.S. goods in the global market and the growing influence of
consumer rights advocacy in the home market
At the close of the 1960s, U.S. multinational corporations (MNCs) were facing major challenges
on two fronts: resistance to direct investment and increasing competition in export markets.
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40. Post-World War II, it was noticed that there was worldwide economic growth and countries
once classified as less developed were reclassified as .
A. communist countries
B. free trade economies
C. tier-II countries
D. developed countries
E. newly industrialized countries
The post-World War II era witnessed worldwide economic growth and countries once classified
as less developed were reclassified as newly industrialized countries (NICs). Various NICs such
as Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong experienced rapid
industrialization.
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41. Which of the following presents the correct picture of the outcome of increased world trade
after the 1950s, contrary to Servan-Schreiber's prediction?
A. Third World countries have been excluded from this economic growth leading to stark
imbalances in wealth.
B. The European Union has become the center of world trade, taking the position away from
the United States.
C. The United States has continuously maintained the positive balance of trade it attained
during the 1950s.
D. Economic power and potential has become more evenly distributed among the countries of
the world.
E. SDRs and gold have lost their utility as the basic medium of financial exchange and most
monetary statistics have started relating to the U.S. dollar.
As a result of the expansionary trade measures led by the United States, economic power and
potential has become more evenly distributed among countries than was the case when
Servan-Schreiber warned Europe about U.S. multinational domination.
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42. Which of the following is the major reason behind the failure of American MNCs to completely
dominate the European markets as predicted by Servan-Schreiber?
A. The resurgence of competition for U.S. businesses from all over the world
B. The elimination of import taxes in the European countries
C. The restructuring of U.S industries
D. The decadence of communism
E. The dissolution of colonial powers
Servan-Schreiber's prediction did not come true for many reasons, but one of the more
important was that American MNCs confronted a resurgence of competition from all over the
world.
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43. Which of the following strategies was employed by the United States to regain its lost market
share for capital goods by the late 1990s?
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44. By the year 1971, the United States was witnessing a(n):
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45. In the last few years, most of the countries of the world saw a dramatic slowdown in the growth
of their economies with the exception of .
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46. The World Bank estimates that five countries whose share of world trade is barely one-third
that of the European Union will, by 2020, have a 50 percent higher share than that of the
European Union. is one of the countries included in this list.
A. Canada
B. Nigeria
C. Netherlands
D. Indonesia
E. Zimbabwe
The World Bank estimates that five countries—Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Russia—
whose share of world trade is barely one-third that of the European Union will, by 2020, have a
50 percent higher share than that of the European Union.
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47. The system of accounts that records a nation's international financial transactions is most
accurately called its:
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48. Which of the following ensures that balance-of-payments records are always in balance?
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50. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a balance-of-payments statement?
A. It is a record of the domestic transactions between the government of a country and the
private companies in that country.
B. It records all financial transactions between the residents of a country and those of the rest
of the world.
C. It records the trade policies of the member nations of the WTO.
D. It is an annual record of the profitable foreign transactions made by a particular country.
E. It is a financial statement in which the credits must exceed the debits.
A nation's balance-of-payments statement records all financial transactions between its
residents and those of the rest of the world during a given period of time—usually one year.
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51. Which of the following falls on the plus side of the U.S. balance of payments?
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52. Which of the following falls on the minus side of the U.S. balance of payments?
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53. A balance-of-payments statement includes three accounts. Two of those accounts are the
current account and the capital account. What is the third account found on the balance-of-
payments statement?
A. Investment account
B. Receivables account
C. Services account
D. Credit account
E. Official reserves account
A balance-of-payments statement includes three accounts: the current account, the capital
account, and the official reserves account.
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54. The of the balance-of-payments statement is most likely to record all merchandise
exports, imports, and services plus unilateral transfers of funds.
A. current account
B. capital account
C. credit account
D. receivables account
E. reserves account
The current account is a record of all merchandise exports, imports, and services plus unilateral
transfers of funds.
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55. Which of the following accounts of the balance-of-payments statement is a record of the direct
investment, portfolio investment, and short-term movement of cash and technology to and
from countries?
A. Current account
B. Capital account
C. Credit account
D. Receivables account
E. Reserves account
The capital account of the balance-of-payments statement is a record of direct investment,
portfolio investment, and short-term capital movements to and from countries.
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56. The of the balance-of-payments statement is most likely to record all exports and imports
of gold, increases or decreases in foreign exchange, and increases or decreases in liabilities to
foreign central banks.
A. current account
B. capital account
C. credit account
D. receivables account
E. reserves account
The reserves account of the balance-of-payments statement is a record of exports and imports
of gold, increases or decreases in foreign exchange, and increases or decreases in liabilities to
foreign central banks.
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57. Which of the following arguments regarding the need for protectionism is recognized by
economists as valid?
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58. Randall, a protectionist, has seen several small businesses go bankrupt because they were
unable to compete with the cheaper prices of goods provided by foreign companies. The cell-
phone manufacturing industry has just started in the United Kingdom, and Randall's company is
one of the first to try its hand at cell-phone manufacturing. Which of the following arguments is
most likely to be used by Randall to persuade his government to restrict the import of foreign
cell phones from foreign companies?
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59. A tax imposed by a government on goods entering at its borders is most accurately termed as
a(n) .
A. boycott
B. asterisk bill
C. tariff
D. quota
E. writ
A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on goods entering at its borders. Tariffs may be used
as revenue-generating taxes or to discourage the importation of goods, or for both reasons.
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A. inflationary pressures.
B. special interests' privileges.
C. balance-of-payments positions.
D. government control in economic matters.
E. the number of reciprocal tariffs by other countries.
In general, tariffs weaken balance-of-payments positions, supply-and-demand patterns, and
international relations (they can start trade wars).
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61. Which of the following statements is true of tariffs?
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A. inflationary pressures.
B. special interests' privileges.
C. government control in economic matters.
D. the number of reciprocal tariffs.
E. manufacturers' supply sources.
In general, tariffs restrict manufacturers' supply sources, choices available to consumers, and
competition.
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63. A specific unit or dollar limit applied to a particular type of good is called a(n):
A. trade license.
B. quota.
C. asterisk bill.
D. predatory price.
E. exchange rate.
A quota is a specific unit or dollar limit applied to a particular type of good.
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A. Compound duties
B. Revenue tariffs
C. Fees for administrative and custom entry procedures
D. Specific duties
E. Taxes imposed by governments on goods entering at its borders
Valuation systems, antidumping practices, tariff classifications, fees, and documentation
requirements are collectively classified as customs and administrative entry procedures, which
represent a subtype of nontariff barriers.
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65. Which of the following types of nontariff barriers strictly falls under the category of specific
limitations on trade?
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66. In the context of nontariff barriers, antidumping practices fall under the category of:
E. charges on imports.
Administrative fees, valuation systems, antidumping practices, tariff classifications, and
documentation requirements are collectively classified as customs and administrative entry
procedures, which is a subtype of nontariff barriers.
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67. The fundamental difference between quotas and import licenses as a means of controlling
imports is that:
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68. Exporting countries primarily agree to voluntary export restraints (VERs) to:
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69. An agreement signed willingly between the importing country and the exporting country for a
restriction on the volume of exports is called a:
A. monetary barrier.
B. tariff restraint.
C. voluntary export restraint.
D. special interests' privilege.
E. balance-of-payments statement.
Similar to quotas are the voluntary export restraints (VERs) or orderly market agreements
(OMAs). Common in textiles, clothing, steel, agriculture, and automobiles, the VER is an
agreement between the importing country and the exporting country for a restriction on the
volume of exports.
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70. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a voluntary export restraint (VER)?
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71. The marketing manager for Grand Products wants to export the company's range of beer
products to a Gulf country. However, he discovers that there is a complete restriction on the
import of any form of liquor into that country. This is an accurate example of a(n) .
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72. One country refuses to sell goods to its neighboring country based on the belief that the
neighboring country harbors radicals and terrorists. In this case, the refusal is most accurately
referred to as a(n):
A. antidumping penalty.
B. embargo.
C. monetary barrier.
D. orderly market agreement.
E. voluntary export restraint.
In this case, the refusal is most accurately referred to as an embargo. An embargo is a refusal to
sell to a specific country.
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73. In the context of monetary barriers, blockage is ideally accomplished when:
A. a country refuses to allow an importer to exchange its national currency for the country's
currency.
B. two countries enter into a voluntary agreement to determine the value of their currencies.
C. a country applies a specific unit or dollar limit to a particular type of good.
D. money dealers limit the rate at which foreign currencies are exchanged.
E. the government of a country imposes a mandatory tax on goods entering at its borders.
In the context of monetary barriers, blockage is accomplished by refusing to allow an importer
to exchange its national currency for the sellers' currency. In effect, blockage cuts off all
importing or all importing above a certain level.
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74. In order to effectively secure foreign exchange, which of the following is most likely to be used
by countries experiencing severe shortages of foreign exchange?
A. Privatization
B. Government approval
C. Spot pricing
D. Voluntary export restriction
E. Monopoly
Government approval to secure foreign exchange is often used by countries experiencing
severe shortages of foreign exchange.
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75. Which of the following trade policy tools makes it mandatory for its importers who want to buy
a foreign good to apply for an exchange permit?
A. Tariff
B. Import quota
C. Blocked currency
D. Government approval
E. Export levy
Government approval requires that importers who want to buy a foreign good must apply for
an exchange permit, that is, permission to exchange an amount of local currency for foreign
currency.
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A. quantity of goods that can be exchanged for a particular sum of foreign currency.
B. number of parties that can be involved in an exchange transaction.
C. amount to be exchanged that must be deposited in a local bank for a set period.
D. quality standards of the goods involved in an exchange.
E. number of times one party can avail exchange permits.
An exchange permit can stipulate that the amount to be exchanged must be deposited in a
local bank for a set period prior to the transfer of goods.
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77. Tall Pine Plywood Company has just received a notice that a shipment of plywood (2 metric
tons) has been rejected by the customs administration of the recipient country because the
knotholes commonly found on a plywood sheet are too large. Which of the following
categories of nontariff barriers primarily uses such quality issues as a trade barrier?
A. Quotas
B. Licenses
C. Embargoes
D. Boycotts
E. Standards
Standards are sometimes used in an unduly stringent or discriminating way to restrict trade, but
the sheer volume of regulations in this category is a problem in itself. Nontariff barriers of this
category include standards to protect health, safety, and product quality. As the customs
administration of the recipient country has used the quality of goods imported as a reason for
restricting trade, it has used standards as a nontariff barrier.
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78. The United States and other countries require some products (automobiles in particular) to
contain a percentage of "local content" to gain admission to their markets. This is an example of
the stringent usage of to restrict trade.
A. exchange permits
B. embargoes
C. blocked currencies
D. standards
E. antidumping penalties
Nontariff barriers of the standards category include standards to protect health, safety, and
product quality. The standards are sometimes used in an unduly stringent or discriminating way
to restrict trade.
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79. is the practice whereby a foreign producer intentionally sells its products in the United
States for less than the cost of production to undermine the competition and take control of
the market.
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80. is a nontariff barrier that was specifically designed to prevent foreign producers from
using predatory pricing to take control of U.S. markets.
A. Quota
B. Embargo
C. Blocked currency
D. Antidumping law
E. Exchange permit
Antidumping laws were designed to prevent foreign producers from "predatory pricing," a
practice whereby a foreign producer intentionally sells its products in the United States for less
than the cost of production to undermine the competition and take control of the market.
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81. Which of the following trading partners of the United States became its number one "trade
problem" at the beginning of the 21st century?
A. United Kingdom
B. Japan
C. Germany
D. Canada
E. China
At the turn of the century, China took over from Japan as America's number one "trade
problem."
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82. Which of the following was designed to primarily deal with trade deficits, protectionism, and the
overall fairness of the U.S. trading partners?
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83. Which of the following is an area that is considered critical in improving U.S. trade in the
context of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act?
A. Market access
B. Quality standards
C. Exchange stability
D. Trade volume
E. Sustainability in trade
Under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, the issue of the openness of
markets for U.S. goods is addressed as market access. Many barriers restrict or prohibit goods
from entering a foreign market.
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84. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was specifically addressed in the section of the
Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness act.
A. market access
B. export expansion
C. import relief
D. foreign exchange regulation
E. trade deficit
Export controls, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and export promotion were
specifically addressed in the export expansion section of the Omnibus Trade and
Competitiveness act.
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85. Which section of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act recognizes that foreign
penetration of U.S. markets can cause serious competitive pressure, loss of market share, and,
occasionally, severe financial harm?
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86. Which of the following is one of the four ongoing activities supporting the growth of
international trade?
A. Warsaw Pact
B. Kyoto Protocol
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Summit on Sustainable Development
E. Treaty of Waitangi
Four ongoing activities to support the growth of international trade are GATT, the associated
WTO, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group.
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87. Which of the following statements is true of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
(GATT)?
A. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the only signatories of the
original GATT.
B. The original agreement provided a process to increase the tariffs on trade goods.
C. GATT member nations seek to resolve their trade disputes unilaterally.
D. The GATT panels have enforcement powers apart from advisory powers.
E. It created an agency to serve as watchdog over world trade.
GATT member nations seek to resolve their trade disputes bilaterally; if that fails, special GATT
panels are set up to recommend action. The original agreement provided a process to reduce
tariffs and created an agency to serve as watchdog over world trade.
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88. As an outcome of the Uruguay Round of intergovernmental tariff negotiations on the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the first multilateral, legally enforceable agreement covering
trade and investment in the services sector was formulated. This is termed the .
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89. Which of the following agreements makes it possible to challenge the restrictions in Indonesia
that prohibit foreign firms from opening their own wholesale or retail distribution?
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90. Which of the following institutions emerged as a successor to the GATT following the Uruguay
Round of GATT negotiations?
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91. One of the basic elements of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is that:
A. member nations are exempt from import tariffs to other member nations.
B. all tariffs shall be abolished among member nations at the time of membership.
C. the World Court shall review all trade disputes and make final judgments.
D. trade shall be conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis.
E. trade in services and investments will be excluded from the purview of the GATT.
In general, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade covers these basic elements: (1) trade
shall be conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis; (2) protection shall be afforded domestic
industries through customs tariffs, not through such commercial measures as import quotas;
and (3) consultation shall be the primary method used to solve global trade problems.
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92. Which of the following are becoming a popular way to circumvent WTO guidelines and impose
new duties?
A. Antidumping duties
B. Basic excise duties
C. Special excise duties
D. Production taxes
E. Manufacturing taxes
Antidumping duties are becoming a favorite way for nations to impose new duties. The WTO
continues to fight these new, creative barriers to trade.
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93. Several nations, frustrated with the slow progress of the most recent round of WTO trade
negotiations, are:
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94. and the World Bank Group are two global institutions created primarily to assist nations in
becoming and remaining economically viable.
A. Amnesty International
B. The World Court
C. The International Monetary Fund
D. The International Red Cross
E. The International Federation of Blue Cross
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group are two global institutions
created to assist nations in becoming and remaining economically viable.
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95. To overcome the problems of inadequate monetary reserves and unstable currencies that
plagued international trading before World War II, the was formed.
A. European Union
B. World Trade Organization
C. Federation of International Trade Associations
D. International Monetary Fund
E. United Nations Development Program
Inadequate monetary reserves and unstable currencies are particularly vexing problems in
global trade. So long as these conditions exist, world markets cannot develop and function as
effectively as they should. To overcome these particular market barriers that plagued
international trading before World War II, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was formed.
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96. Developed by the International Monetary Fund to cope with universally floatingexchange rates,
represent an average base of value derived from the value of a group of major
currencies.
A. exchange permits
B. special drawing rights
C. floating currencies
D. gold rates
E. dollar parities
Developed by the International Monetary Fund to cope with universally floating exchange rates,
special drawing rights (SDRs) represents an average base of value derived from the value of a
group of major currencies.
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97. The special drawing rights (SDRs) developed by the IMF are in effect:
A. black gold.
B. exchange permits.
C. floating currencies.
D. paper gold.
E. virtual dollars.
The SDR is in effect paper gold and represents an average base of value derived from the value
of a group of major currencies.
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98. Which of the following is a basic criticism of global financial institutions?
A. They failed to focus on the aim of reducing inequalities between the rich and the poor
countries.
B. They failed to help the Asian countries substantially when they underwent a major financial
crisis in the 1990s.
C. They failed to respect the autonomy of member nations by deeming any bilateral
agreements between members as illegal if made without their approval.
D. They failed to foresee and counter the unintended effects of globalization like pollution,
exploitation, and cultural extinction.
E. They failed to suppress the terrorists who were responsible for the attack in London that
coincided with the G8 summit.
The basic complaint against the WTO, IMF, and others is the amalgam of unintended
consequences of globalization: environmental concerns, worker exploitation and domestic job
losses, cultural extinction, higher oil prices, and diminished sovereignty of nations.
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99. Which of the following is an adverse consequence of globalization?
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100. Which of the following statements is true about the status of protests against global financial
institutions?
A. Organized protests against global financial institutions have been catching the attention of
the world since the establishment of the IMF in 1945.
B. The sole focus of the anticapitalist protestors has been the environmental impact of
globalization and the need for stability.
C. The "antisweatshop" campaigns by students in America have translated into changes in
policy.
D. The entire gamut of anticapitalist protests have been weak and ineffectual in the face of the
tremendous power of global financial institutions.
E. The protests against global financial institutions have been organized yet nonviolent as a
rule.
The protest groups, some of them with responsible intent, have affected policy. For example,
"antisweatshop" campaigns, mostly in America and mostly student-led, have had effects
beyond college campuses.
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101. Briefly discuss the efforts taken by the United States to promote global trade after World War
II.
After World War II, as a means to dampen the spread of communism, the United States set out
to infuse the ideal of capitalism throughout as much of the world as possible. The Marshall Plan
to assist in rebuilding Europe, financial and industrial development assistance to rebuild Japan,
and funds channeled through the Agency for International Development were some of the
measures taken by the United States to help strengthen the world economy. With the countries
newly freed from colonial powers striving to gain economic independence and the financial
assistance offered by the United States, most of the noncommunist world's economies grew,
and new markets were created.
The benefits of the foreign economic assistance given by the United States flowed both ways.
For every dollar the United States invested in the economic development and rebuilding of
other countries after World War II, hundreds of dollars more returned in the form of purchases
of U.S. agricultural products, manufactured goods, and services. In short, the United States
helped make the world's economies stronger, which enabled them to buy more from us.
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102. What is the significance of balance-of-payments figures?
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103. Why must the balance-of-payments record always be in balance? What does a balanced record
signify?
The system of accounts that records a nation's international financial transactions is called its
balance of payments. A balance of payments represents the difference between receipts from
foreign countries on one side and payments to them on the other. As the balance-of-payments
record is maintained on a double-entry bookkeeping system, it must always be in balance. As
on an individual company's financial statement, the assets and liabilities or the credits and
debits must offset each other. And like a company's statement, the fact that they balance does
not mean a nation is in particularly good or poor financial condition. A balance of payments is a
record of condition, not a determinant of condition.
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104. Briefly describe the three accounts of a balance-of-payments statement.
• the current account—a record of all merchandise exports, imports, and services plus unilateral
transfers of funds;
• the capital account—a record of direct investment, portfolio investment, and short-term
capital movements to and from countries; and
• the official reserves account—a record of exports and imports of gold, increases or decreases
in foreign exchange, and increases or decreases in liabilities to foreign central banks.
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105. What are the arguments in favor of protectionism? Which of them are generally recognized as
valid by economists?
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◦ inflationary pressures.
◦ special interests' privileges.
◦ government control and political considerations in economic matters.
◦ the number of tariffs (they beget other tariffs via reciprocity).
• Tariffs weaken:
◦ balance-of-payments positions.
◦ supply-and-demand patterns.
◦ international relations (they can start trade wars).
• Tariffs restrict:
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107. Describe voluntary export restraints.
The voluntary export restraint (VER) is an agreement between the importing country and the
exporting country for a restriction on the volume of exports. They are similar to quotas and also
referred to as orderly market agreements (OMAs). A VER is called voluntary because the
exporting country sets the limits; however, it is generally imposed under the threat of stiffer
quotas and tariffs being set by the importing country if a VER is not established.
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108. What are the three areas covered by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 that
are considered critical in improving U.S. trade?
The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 was designed to deal with trade deficits,
protectionism, and the overall fairness of America's trading partners. The bill covers three areas
considered critical in improving U.S. trade: market access, export expansion, and import relief.
• Market Access: The issue of the openness of markets for U.S. goods is addressed as market
access. The act gives the U.S. president authority to restrict sales of a country's products in the
U.S. market if that country imposes unfair restrictions on U.S. products.
• Export Expansion: The trade act recognizes that some problems with U.S. export
competitiveness stem from impediments on trade imposed by U.S. regulations and export
disincentives. Export controls, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and export promotion
were specifically addressed in the export expansion section of the act.
• Import Relief: Recognizing that foreign penetration of U.S. markets can cause serious
competitive pressure, loss of market share, and, occasionally, severe financial harm, the import
relief section of the act provides a menu of remedies for U.S. businesses adversely affected by
imports.
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109. List the major agreements reached during the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations. Which
was the most notable achievement of the Uruguay Round?
An important objective of the United States in the Uruguay Round was to reduce or eliminate
barriers to international trade in services.
• The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) was the first multilateral, legally
enforceable agreement covering trade and investment in the services sector. It provides a legal
basis for future negotiations aimed at eliminating barriers that discriminate against foreign
services and deny them market access.
• Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) established the basic principle that investment
restrictions can be major trade barriers and therefore are included, for the first time, under
GATT procedures.
• Another objective of the United States for the Uruguay Round was achieved by an agreement
on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs). The TRIPs agreement
establishes substantially higher standards of protection for a full range of intellectual property
rights than are embodied in current international agreements, and it provides for the effective
enforcement of those standards both internally and at the border.
• Perhaps the most notable achievement of the Uruguay Round was the creation of anew
institution as a successor to the GATT—the World Trade Organization.
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110. Why was the International Monetary Fund (IMF) formed? How does the IMF deal with
universally floating rates?
Inadequate monetary reserves and unstable currencies are particularly vexing problems in
global trade. To overcome these particular market barriers that plagued international trading
before World War II, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was formed. Originally 29 countries
signed the agreement; now 188 countries are members.
To cope with universally floating exchange rates, the IMF developed special drawing rights
(SDRs). The SDR is in effect paper gold and represents an average base of value derived from
the value of a group of major currencies. Rather than being denominated in the currency of any
given country, trade contracts are frequently written in SDRs because they are much less
susceptible to exchange-rate fluctuations.
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