This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Finance > Economics > International Economics > International Trade > International Trade – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books International Trade Quiz 23 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The second assumption of Comparative Advantage Theory:In each nation, ..... is the only input. A) Technology. B) Money. C) Labor. D) Skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Labor. 2. Which organization placed an embargo on the sale of oil to the US in 1973 as a way to punish the US for its support of Israel in the Yom Kippur War? A) NAFTA. B) WTO. C) OPEC. D) EU. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) OPEC. 3. Special tax placed on foreign goods sold in the United States A) Imports. B) Embargo. C) Quota. D) Tariff. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tariff. 4. ANLA, in Colombia, has authorised the piloting of fracking, sustaining that it is acting in ..... with the ..... law. A) Accompishment-Nature. B) Equity-community. C) Accomplishment-environmental. D) Compliance-environmental. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Compliance-environmental. 5. International Trade Policy (export sector), except A) Export encouragement. B) Premium award. C) Free trade politics. D) Price discrimination. E) Dumping. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Export encouragement. 6. The ability to produce a good by using fewer inputs or by creating more outputs than another producer A) Comparative Advantage. B) Inputs. C) Absolute Advantage. D) Outputs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Absolute Advantage. 7. In 2015, China was the world's largest exporter of manufactured goods and a major importer of oil and minerals. China devalued the yuan (renminbi) by 2%. According to economic theory, what would have been a consequence of this devaluation? A China paid less in foreign currencies for imports. B China reduced its demand for oil and minerals. C China's exports became less competitive. D China's trading partners improved their balance of trade with China. A) A. B) C. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B. 8. Which of the following international trade and commerce activities is related to logistics and transportation? A) Textile manufacturing. B) International shipping. C) Floral design. D) Fitness instruction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) International shipping. 9. Countries usually impose restrictions on free foreign trade to ..... A) Protect foreign producers. B) Protect domestic producers. C) Protect domestic consumers. D) Protect foreign consumers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Protect domestic producers. 10. ..... is the earliest theories on international trade. A) Comparative advantage. B) Mercantilism. C) Absolute Advantage. D) Competitive advantage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Absolute Advantage. 11. What is the name for the difference between a country's exports and imports of goods and services? A) Fiscal deficit. B) Current account balance. C) Trade balance. D) Foreign direct investment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Trade balance. 12. How has globalization created opportunities for e-commerce businesses? A) By increasing trade barriers. B) By limiting access to international markets. C) By allowing small businesses to compete internationally. D) By reducing the need for international trade agreements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By allowing small businesses to compete internationally. 13. International trade amounts to a sixth of the total economic activity in the world. About $ ..... of goods and services cross international borders each year. A) 19 billion. B) 19 trillion. C) 19 million. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 19 trillion. 14. The country of Israel prohibits the importation of meat and meat-products that are not certified kosher by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. This is a type of which of the following? A) A tariff. B) A tax. C) An embargo. D) A quota. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An embargo. 15. Which one of the following is a negative consequence of globalisation for less-developed countries A) Enhanced cultural uniqueness. B) Improved terms of trade. C) Wider income inequalities. D) Skills transferred to domestic workers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wider income inequalities. 16. Benefits of tariffs: A) Initiating a trade war. B) Create problems between governments. C) Protecting jobs in the country. D) Hurting domestic consumers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protecting jobs in the country. 17. A developing country's two major sources of income from international trade are fishing and tourism. If the country's exchange rate depreciated, what is likely to happen? A) Imported goods would become cheaper for local people. B) Tourists to the country would be discouraged by higher prices. C) The country would definitely become poorer. D) The price of fish sold as exports would become cheaper. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The price of fish sold as exports would become cheaper. 18. What is a 'Fixed Exchange Rate' A) The forex market entirely or predominantly determines the exchange rate. B) The importing countries entirely or predominantly determines the rate. C) The trading partners entirely or predominantly determines the exchange rate. D) The government/central bank entirely or predominantly determines the exchange rate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The government/central bank entirely or predominantly determines the exchange rate. 19. Countries in a monetary union A) Can exchange their various currencies at no cost between member states. B) Can revalue or devalue their currency. C) Often face convergence requirements. D) Have greater flexibility when conducting monetary policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Often face convergence requirements. 20. 'Fail to account for international transportation costs, ' is one of the limitations of early trade theories. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 21. It is a place where goods are stored after shipping, but before the payment of duties of those goods. A) Bonded warehouse. B) Facility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bonded warehouse. 22. Which of the following is true of Logistic Laws? A) Economically-driven regulations. B) Service-oriented regulations. C) Prosperity-driven regulations. D) Agreement-based regulations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Service-oriented regulations. 23. These tariffs, quotas, and trade barriers are used to protect local firms. These barriers are imposed to countries depending on the countries political and diplomatic relationships. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 24. Rules of Origin are the main pillars in determining tariffs for member countries of the Trade Regime A) YES. B) NO. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 25. What is the role of customs brokers in a country? A) They are responsible for providing customs services, and imposing taxes for the products and services of a country. B) They handle the sale of taxes. C) They are responsible for providing customs services, collecting taxes and collecting documents for imports or exports. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are responsible for providing customs services, collecting taxes and collecting documents for imports or exports. 26. What is MOST LIKELY to happen to US imports and exports if the US dollar appreciates relative to other currencies? A) Imports will decrease, exports will increase. B) Both imports and exports will increase. C) Imports will increase, exports will decrease. D) Both imports and exports will decrease. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imports will increase, exports will decrease. 27. This is the cost of one good in terms of the reduced production of another good. It is the value of the next best thing given up when you make a choice. A) Productivity. B) Comparative advantage. C) Opportunity cost. D) Interdependence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Opportunity cost. 28. Which trade terms pose the highest risk for Exporter? A) Open account trade. B) Unconfirmed letter of credit. C) Cash in advance. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Open account trade. 29. What is a true statement about how specialization increases productivity in a nation? A) If a nation has an absolute advantage for producing a specific product, it should produce that product. B) It allows a nation to allocate its resources more efficiently. C) It enables a nation to be completely self-sufficient. D) It enables a nation to diversify its agricultural producation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It allows a nation to allocate its resources more efficiently. 30. Under documentary collection, the buyer's bank guarantees payment to the seller. A) False. B) True. 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