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What is one stated purpose of the World Trade Organization?

A
to encourage the expansion of exports
B
to create a common currency
C
to monitor trade policies of many countries
D
to establish direct trade agreements between countries
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How can a nation benefit from effectively exporting its goods?

A
Its domestic spending increases.
B
Its citizens have more money.
C
Its businesses can invest in the future.
D
Its citizens can buy cheaper goods.
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Countries establish internal economic zones in order to

A
have fewer economic restrictions.
B
make solving disputes easier.
C
limit foreign investment.
D
create manageable amounts of imports.
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Why were free trade zones created in China?

A
to attract investments by foreign countries
B
to import technology more easily
C
to control imports and exports
D
to avoid governmental rules and conditions
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One primary purpose of the European Union is to

A
create a common market.
B
establish a free trade zone in the marketplace.
C
allow highly skilled workers to be employed.
D
eliminate borders between countries.
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Which best describes ASEAN?

A
an international organization promoting free trade
B
a regional organization promoting growth in Southeast Asia
C
a regional organization establishing free trade between Canada and Mexico
D
an international organization trying to establish a common currency
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Which group primarily helps settle trade disputes?

A
European Union
B
North American Free Trade Agreements
C
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
D
World Trade Organization
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How do trade agreements of international organizations affect trade?

A
by encouraging countries to provide open access to trade
B
by incentivizing the development of trade policies
C
by eliminating tariffs and taxes on imports and exports
D
by helping smaller countries compete in the world market

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