Unit 5 Test Answers

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How might foreign investment be problematic for a transitioning economy?

A
Foreign investment can temporarily slow economic growth.
B
It may be difficult to adjust to another nation’s influence.
C
A foreign government may seize control of the country.
D
The transitioning economy must adopt a foreign currency.
3

Technologies that allow for instant worldwide communication include

h
high-speed trains and naval ships.
m
mobile phones and Internet access.
a
airplanes and container shipping.
o
outsourcing and new trade markets.
4

It takes brothers John and Dan the same amount of time to clean the room they share, but John can mow the lawn faster than Dan. Which action would allow them to take advantage of their respective comparative advantages?

A
them both sharing each task equally
B
John mowing the lawn and Dan cleaning their room
C
Dan mowing the lawn and John cleaning their room
D
Dan doing both tasks
5

If investors can earn 10 percent interest in an account in Mexico but just 3 percent in the United States, those investors will most likely

A
continue to invest in the United States and have no effect on the exchange rate.
B
want to invest in Mexico and cause the exchange rate to rise.
C
try to do anything possible to keep the exchange rate from changing.
D
want to invest in Mexico, which will cause the peso to appreciate.
7

A country that has multinational corporations is most likely to be

A
a developed economy.
B
a transitioning economy.
C
a developing economy.
D
a control economy.
8

What does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) seek to accomplish for developing countries?

A
The IMF establishes industries and technologies in developing countries.
B
The IMF helps a developing country’s citizens establish bank accounts.
C
The IMF gives college aid to qualified individuals in developing countries.
D
The IMF provides economic advice and loans to developing countries.
9

How do trade agreements of international organizations affect trade?

A
by incentivizing the development of trade policies
B
by eliminating tariffs and taxes on imports and exports
C
by encouraging countries to provide open access to trade
D
by helping smaller countries compete in the world market
10

How can a nation benefit from effectively exporting its goods?

A
Its citizens can buy cheaper goods.
B
Its businesses can invest in the future.
C
Its domestic spending increases.
D
Its citizens have more money.
11

One factor that indicates a developed economy's standard of living is its

A
growth in outsourcing rates.
B
strong social connections.
C
high levels of education.
D
low GDP per capita.
12

What steps must countries take to transition to a mixed-market economy? Check all that apply.

A
They must establish state-owned businesses.
B
They must decrease private ownership.
C
They must establish a fair labor market.
D
They must discourage foreign investment.
E
They must open up trade to other countries.
13

Which statement accurately describes a developing country?

A
The country's population has a high growth rate.
B
The country has a high standard of living.
C
The country's population has a high life expectancy.
D
The country has a high GDP per capita.
14

Which best describes what a subsidy does?

A
It keeps the price of domestic goods relatively low.
B
It raises the price of imported goods.
C
It encourages the import of foreign goods.
D
It eliminates all taxes on domestic goods.
15

Often duties and taxes are imposed on cars that are imported from other countries. What types of incentives are these duties and taxes?

A
positive incentive and subsidy.
B
negative incentive and subsidy.
C
positive incentive and tariff.
D
negative incentive and tariff.
17

In a transitioning economy, what is a downside of rapid economic growth?

A
Rapid economic growth can be difficult to regulate.
B
Rapid economic growth benefits only the wealthy.
C
Rapid economic growth usually leads to a crash.
D
Rapid economic growth may stifle cultural growth.
18

One sign of transition to a mixed-market economy is the establishment of

A
a fair labor market.
B
anti-poverty regulations.
C
state-owned business.
D
a smaller middle class.

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