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To understand legal and regulatory conditions and be successful in global markets it's often useful to contact


A) the local Better Business Bureau.
B) local businesspeople in the host countries.
C) the Regional Economic Development Trading Desk (REDTD) .
D) the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) .

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China's one-party political system, its past human rights abuses, and issues related to counterfeiting of products continue to concern some U.S. firms about doing business there.

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As a market for U.S. exports, China represents the only major business opportunity on the continent of Asia.

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A Brazilian steel manufacturer started selling certain categories of steel in the United States. However, the Brazilian manufacturer is selling the steel at a price significantly lower than it sells the same product back in Brazil. This practice may be a violation of U.S. law.

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The only deposits of a rare and sought-after mineral known as ursarite are found in Russia. Since no other nation has deposits of ursarite, Russia has a(n) ________ in this mineral.


A) protected advantage
B) diversified benefit
C) absolute advantage
D) relative internal benefit

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Under a system of floating exchange rates, changes in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies are the result of


A) negotiated rate adjustments between the U.S. government and the World Trade Organization.
B) decisions made by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in order to implement monetary policy.
C) fluctuations in the world price of gold.
D) changes in the supply of and/or demand for dollars in the global currency market.

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A favorable balance of trade occurs when the value of a nation's exports exceeds its imports.

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Even though the U.S. exports a vast amount of goods globally, it exports a much lower percentage of its products than other countries do.

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Which of the following is included when calculating a country's balance of payments?


A) Foreign aid
B) Domestic unemployment
C) Domestic inflation rates
D) Foreign inflation rates

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Japanese auto manufacturers, such as Toyota and Nissan, have invested billions of dollars in the United States by building new factories, warehouses, and offices. These investments increase favorably the balance of payments for the United States.

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A major advantage of licensing is


A) these arrangements almost always lead to a joint venture.
B) the bulk of the revenues gained by the licensee come back to the licensor.
C) your company name does not need to be associated with the product in a foreign country.
D) very little cost to the licensor.

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A trade deficit is the same as an unfavorable balance of trade.

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Contract manufacturing is a low-cost way for Banana Republic to outsource the production of its clothing designs.

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Contract manufacturing requires heavy start-up costs by the domestic company.

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The Ozark Bike Company recently entered into an agreement with a large Japanese retailer to distribute its bicycles in Japan. Ozark Bike Company sees itself in a favorable position because


A) the yen is gaining strength compared to the U.S. dollar, making it cheaper for Japanese customers to buy American products.
B) the yen is down against the U.S. dollar, making it cheaper for Japanese customers to buy American products.
C) it was traditionally against Japanese culture to ride bicycles, so the U.S. bike company would be dealing with a niche market.
D) the Japanese do not permit foreign direct investment. American companies will make all the bikes in the U.S., which creates more jobs on American soil.

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The quinoa seed is in high demand in wealthy countries but is not farmed in those countries. Approximately 97% of all quinoa production comes from small farmers in Taubestan who farm at high elevations. The seed is now considered an important ________ for Taubestan.


A) foreign direct investment
B) quota
C) export
D) import

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Compare and contrast comparative and absolute advantage in global markets. Provide examples.

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Comparative advantage theory states that...

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The nation of Hasalot is home to roughly 95% of the world's Diamontite, a rare stone used in consumer products including watch faces, smartphones, computer monitors, and tablets. The fact that this is necessary for the production of many products we use today means Hasalot can almost name its price! Which of the following describes this situation?


A) Hasalot has a near absolute advantage in Diamontite.
B) Hasalot has a comparative advantage in Diamontite.
C) Hasalot's rare earth industry is considered perfect competition.
D) Hasalot's rare earth industry participates in monopolistic competition.

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The "second wave" of offshore outsourcing refers to


A) moving jobs to South America in addition to China.
B) moving skilled service jobs such as those in accounting offshore.
C) moving jobs to India in addition to China.
D) moving manufacturing jobs offshore.

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The Ozark Bike Company recently entered into an agreement with a large Japanese retailer to distribute its bicycles in Japan. Ozark Bike Company sees itself in a favorable position because the yen is gaining strength compared to the U.S. dollar making it cheaper for Japanese customers to buy U.S. products.

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