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National Export InitiativeFTA Tariff ToolEuropean UnionAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations

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National Export Initiative
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FTA Tariff Tool
C
European Union
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations
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If the value of the US dollar declines in relation to other currencies, goods imported into the United States will

A
not be allowed to enter the country.
B
become less expensive.
C
remain the same in price.
D
become more expensive.
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Why might a country choose to devalue its currency?

A
to please its trading partners
B
to encourage exports
C
to encourage imports
D
to reduce taxes
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An exchange rate table makes it easy to compare the

A
different currency denominations used by a single country.
B
cost to produce the currency used by a single country.
C
value of the currencies for two or more countries.
D
unemployment rates for two or more countries.
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What are standards designed to do? Check all that apply.protect consumerssupport domestic industrieslimit importsensure safetyoffer domestic industries an advantage

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protect consumers
B
support domestic industries
C
limit imports
D
ensure safety
E
offer domestic industries an advantage
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Which of these statements most accurately describes the use of currencies in different parts of the world?

A
Most countries use the dollar as their currency.
B
Countries in Asia use the euro as their currency.
C
Different countries use different currencies.
D
All countries are required to use the same currency.
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The graph shows US trade with China from 1990 to 2018.

Question illustration
A
The United States has a trade surplus with China.
B
China’s economy is declining, which has harmed trade.
C
The United States has a trade deficit with China.
D
China’s economy is improving, which has helped trade.
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How did NAFTA affect the economies of participating countries?

A
by creating unrestricted trade benefits
B
by raising employment rates and standards of living
C
by creating a balance of exports and imports
D
by increasing the overall volume of production
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Which statements best explain how globalization offers an advantage to businesses? Choose four answers.Businesses can take advantage of favorable laws to make products cheaply.Businesses can take advantage of favorable taxes to make products cheaply.Businesses can take advantage of new forms of technology to make products cheaply.Businesses can take advantage of new forms of democracy to make products cheaply.Businesses can take advantage of faster technology to make products faster.

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Businesses can take advantage of favorable laws to make products cheaply.
B
Businesses can take advantage of favorable taxes to make products cheaply.
C
Businesses can take advantage of new forms of technology to make products cheaply.
D
Businesses can take advantage of new forms of democracy to make products cheaply.
E
Businesses can take advantage of faster technology to make products faster.
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A tariff is a type of

A
tax.
B
punishment.
C
subsidy.
D
grant.
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Which describes the difference between a trade surplus and a trade deficit?

A
A trade surplus is when a country exports more than it imports, while a trade deficit happens when imports exceed exports.
B
A trade surplus is when a country imports more than it exports, while a trade deficit happens when exports exceed imports.
C
A trade surplus is when a country produces more than it consumes, while a trade deficit happens when consumption exceeds production.
D
A trade deficit is when a country loses money on products it makes, while a trade surplus happens when production leads to profits.
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What is a benefit associated with free trade?

A
increased government revenue from tariffs
B
enhanced innovation and technology
C
limited market access for domestic industries
D
higher inflation due to import competition
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Which form of transportation has led to more efficient business in a global market?

A
helicopters
B
high-speed trains
C
tractor trailers
D
cargo ships
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Which best describes the effect negative incentives have on a certain course of action?

A
They make the action impossible.
B
They make the action more profitable.
C
They make the action difficult.
D
They make the action less likely.

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