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NAFTA can be defined as

A
an agreement between bordering nations.
B
a means to acquire convenient resources.
C
a unification treaty that limits trade barriers.
D
a way for corporations to more easily outsource labor.
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Which group is an example of a commodity organization?

A
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
B
European Union
C
World Trade Organization
D
North American Free Trade Agreement
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As economies grow, they demand more

A
financial assistance.
B
defense services.
C
raw materials.
D
available labor.
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Trade blocs help countries by

A
increasing barriers to trade.
B
allowing the pooling of resources.
C
improving product production.
D
limiting competition.
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How can businesses best take advantage of globalization?

A
by streamlining equipment to increase production
B
by transporting resources from distant locations
C
by increasing employment and production
D
by communicating with suppliers and buyers
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Globalization has affected developed countries by

A
turning their focus to providing services.
B
increasing employment for unskilled workers.
C
providing a solid consumer base.
D
encouraging new products.
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In countries such as China, globalization has led to

A
a large population at the poverty level.
B
a trade agreement with other nations.
C
a small middle class.
D
a better standard of living.
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Which causes the most problems in countries with low economic growth?

A
poor education
B
low unemployment
C
rapid population increase
D
higher standard of living
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What is the primary purpose of the European Union?

A
to permit workers to seek employment in international areas
B
to allow more trade between countries
C
to encourage immigration from one country to another
D
to create a common currency
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How has the Internet improved business communication worldwide? Choose three correct answers.

A
It allows for instant communication.
B
It always provides reliable information.
C
It enables people to monitor economic trends.
D
It makes it possible to buy and sell instantly.
E
It ensures all messages are secure from hackers.

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