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Currencies and Exchange Rates — Unit test Answers

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How do quotas help domestic producers?

A
Quotas facilitate increased exports of domestic goods.
B
Quotas lower the cost of domestic goods.
C
Quotas limit the number of producers that compete in a sector.
D
Quotas facilitate the sale of more domestic goods.
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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.
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Which statement best describes how globalization is affecting the world?

A
Globalization is growing less important as time passes.
B
The world is becoming more globalized and connected.
C
Globalization has resulted in fewer connections among countries.
D
Countries are growing less likely to trade with one another.
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One primary purpose of the European Union is to

c
create a common market.
e
eliminate borders between countries.
a
allow highly skilled workers to be employed.
l
limit trade among member countries.
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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
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Which best describes how standards help domestic producers?

A
Standards require goods to meet basic requirements.
B
Standards provide financial support for producers.
C
Standards restrict the import of cheap goods.
D
Standards offer incentives to ensure high quality.
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Gross domestic product tracks economic growth by measuring all goods and services

A
exported by an economy.
B
produced by an economy.
C
imported by an economy.
D
purchased by an economy.
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Which region is most likely to export bananas to the United States?

A
Europe
B
Central America
C
Middle East
D
Asia
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Aging populations can be a problem for developed countries because

A
there are fewer younger workers coming into the workforce.
B
most older workers demand top-level pay and full benefits.
C
many older people are skilled in manufacturing, not technology.
D
younger workers cannot find jobs when older people work longer.
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A country with a ________ economy generally has a high standard of living.

A
developing
B
developed
C
emerging
D
transitioning
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What can be a result of free trade? Check all that apply.

A
trade imbalances
B
decreased production
C
lower economic growth
D
increased pollution
E
exploitation of workers
F
new opportunities
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There would be no separation between one country’s economy and another’s if the entire world

A
shared the same currency.
B
chose paper currency over coins.
C
eliminated denominations for currency.
D
agreed to use only two types of currency.
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Which trade organization is responsible for 90% of the world’s trade?

A
the EU
B
ASEAN
C
the WTO
D
NAFTA
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Why do countries provide financial incentives?

A
Financial incentives act as trade barriers.
B
Financial incentives limit imports.
C
Financial incentives set standards.
D
Financial incentives restrict all trade.
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Global trade provides consumers with

A
more options and lower prices.
B
fewer options and lower prices.
C
more options and higher prices.
D
fewer options and higher prices.
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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.
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The business practice of hiring workers in another country is known as

A
globalization.
B
insourcing.
C
subcontracting.
D
outsourcing.
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Read this news report about a planned devaluation of the bolivar, the currency of Venezuela.The president of Venezuela announced that the country would be devaluating the bolivar for the fifth time in nine years. The official rate is falling from 4.3 bolivars to the dollar, to 6.3, a 32% devaluation. By increasing the bolivar value of exports of oil to the US and other nations, the government hopes to alleviate a budget crisis caused by its increasing reliance on borrowing to meet spending obligations.In response to the announcement, the people of Venezuela lined up today to buy televisions, electronics, and airline tickets in order to protect themselves from projected price increases.

A
rising inflation.
B
price deflation.
C
declining inflation.
D
increased imports.
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What kind of advantage does a country have if it can make a product more efficiently?

A
an import advantage.
B
an export advantage.
C
a comparative advantage.
D
an absolute advantage.

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