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Globalization leads to more trade between

A
consumers.
B
businesses.
C
factories.
D
countries.
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Which is the best example of a country that is dependent on other countries?

A
a country that has little fertile soil
B
a country that has no imports
C
a country with grain surpluses
D
a country with a diverse economy
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Why do most countries both export and import goods?

A
to eliminate competition from other economies
B
to decrease the production of goods domestically
C
to rely entirely on foreign economies
D
to get a good mix of goods and services
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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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The Czech Republic’s decision in 2003 to join the European Union indicated that the Czech Republic

A
was now equal in wealth to all other European nations.
B
would give all economic control to the European Union.
C
was willing to forge economic ties with other nations.
D
would eventually achieve a mixed-market economy.
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What is one reason two countries may sign a treaty to create a direct agreement with one another?

A
to establish barriers to trade
B
to cut taxes
C
to collect more taxes
D
to limit trade opportunities for competing companies
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
followed the law of supply and demand.
B
allowed the exchange rate to remain unchanged.
C
increased the number of bolivars needed to buy one dollar.
D
decreased the number of bolivars needed to buy one dollar.
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The graph below shows the value of the US dollar versus the Canadian dollar.

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A
rising against the Canadian dollar.
B
falling against the Canadian dollar.
C
more than twice that of the Canadian dollar.
D
about half that of the Canadian dollar.
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Which factor plays a role in establishing the value of a country’s currency?

A
the attractiveness of the currency design
B
the location of the country
C
supply and demand
D
distance between countries
15

Which statement best describes how globalization connects the world?

A
Globalization helps create new forms of transportation, communication, and technology.
B
Globalization helps expand old forms of transportation, communication, and technology.
C
Globalization helps mandate new forms of transportation, communication, and technology.
D
Globalization helps share old forms of transportation, communication, and technology.
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The graph shows households in the world with internet access from 2003 to 2019.

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A
A 30 percent increase in internet access has most likely had little effect on globalization.
B
A 40 percent decrease in internet access has most likely had little effect on globalization.
C
A 50 percent increase in internet access has most likely sped up globalization.
D
A 60 percent decrease in internet access has most likely slowed down globalization.
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The table compares two countries and two products.

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A
focus both on its petroleum and seafood industries
B
focus on the seafood industry only
C
focus on the petroleum industry only
D
decide to find another industry to focus on
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A currency shared by several countries in Europe is the.

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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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What are the most likely reasons a US corporation would open a factory in China? Choose four answers.to take advantage of affordable land pricesto take advantage of abundant resourcesto take advantage of lower labor coststo take advantage of favorable tax lawsto take advantage of US employment opportunities

A
to take advantage of affordable land prices
B
to take advantage of abundant resources
C
to take advantage of lower labor costs
D
to take advantage of favorable tax laws
E
to take advantage of US employment opportunities

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