International Economics: Trade and Finance - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following does NOT directly affect the determination of exchange rates?

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Fiscal policy

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Interest rate differentials

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Inflation differentials

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Government exchange rate policies

Question 2

In the theory of comparative advantage, what primarily determines a country's specialization in producing and exporting certain goods?

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Differences in resources and production capabilities

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Lower overall cost of production

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Higher demand for exported goods

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Higher quality of exported goods

Question 3

In the theory of comparative advantage, which factor is crucial when deciding which goods to produce?

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A country's relative efficiency in producing different goods

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A country's overall advantage in producing a specific good

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Government support for a particular industry

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Global demand for a specific good

Question 4

In a world with two countries, identical constant returns to scale technologies, and no trade costs, what will lead to an expansion of a country's production possibilities in the long run?

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An increase in the country's population

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A decrease in the country's GDP

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A technological improvement in a foreign country

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A currency appreciation

Question 5

Which of the following factors does NOT influence exchange rates?

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Population size

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Interest rates

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Inflation

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Government intervention

Question 6

When a government imposes a tariff on imported goods, what is the most likely result?

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Increased government revenue

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Increased quantity of imported goods

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Lower domestic price of imported goods

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Improved welfare for domestic consumers

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing exchange rate fluctuations in international finance?

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Short-term market sentiment

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Interest rate differentials between countries

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Inflation rate differentials between countries

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Government interventions in the currency market

Question 8

Under the Ricardian model, which condition allows a country to benefit from international trade?

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Having a lower opportunity cost for certain goods

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Specializing in goods without a comparative advantage

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Producing all goods more efficiently than others

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Having higher technology than others

Question 9

Which of the following factors has no direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies?

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Economic growth rate

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Interest rate differential

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Central bank intervention

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Trade balance

Question 10

In international trade, which of the following is often seen as a potential benefit of implementing free trade policies?

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Boosting economic growth and competitiveness

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Lowering government tax revenue

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Widening income gaps and social inequality

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Restricting consumer options and product variety

Question 11

In international trade, the theory of comparative advantage states that countries should focus on producing and exporting goods and services where they have a:

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Comparative advantage

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Absolute advantage

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Diversified economy

Question 12

According to the theory of comparative advantage, countries should:

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Focus on producing goods where they have a comparative advantage.

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Specialize in producing goods where they have an absolute advantage.

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Produce all goods domestically.

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Export all goods produced domestically.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences exchange rate determination?

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Political stability

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Interest rate parity

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Purchasing power parity

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Trade balance

Question 14

How does international trade benefit consumers?

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Lower prices due to increased competition

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Protection of domestic industries

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Limited variety of goods

Question 15

In addition to interest rates and inflation, which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the equilibrium exchange rate in the foreign exchange market?

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Relative productivity of the economies involved

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Government intervention in foreign exchange markets

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Expectations of future exchange rates

Question 16

According to the purchasing power parity (PPP) theory, what primarily drives exchange rate fluctuations?

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Differences in inflation rates

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Interest rate differences

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Trade imbalances

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Government interventions in foreign exchange markets

Question 17

Which factor does NOT influence a country's specialization in international trade, according to David Ricardo's theory of comparative advantage?

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Differences in consumer tastes and preferences

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Differences in labor productivity

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Differences in natural resource endowments

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Differences in technological advancements

Question 18

According to the purchasing power parity (PPP) theory, which factor primarily determines the equilibrium exchange rate between two currencies?

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Relative price levels

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Interest rate differential

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Trade imbalances

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Government budget deficits

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a primary determinant of a country's exchange rate?

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Commodity prices

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Interest rate differentials

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Inflation rate differentials

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Government policies

Question 20

Free trade, a policy that eliminates trade barriers between nations, offers potential advantages. Which of the following is a possible benefit of free trade?

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Enhanced resource allocation

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Higher consumer prices

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Slower economic growth

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Increased government income

Question 21

According to the Heckscher-Ohlin model, which of the following is true about international trade?

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Countries will export goods that use their abundant resources.

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Countries will import goods that use their abundant resources.

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Trade patterns are not affected by resource differences.

Question 22

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the host country?

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Reduced government revenue

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Increased employment opportunities

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Enhanced technological capabilities

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Improved infrastructure development

Question 23

How do trade agreements, like regional trade agreements (RTAs) and free trade agreements (FTAs), affect trade patterns and economic growth?

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Trade agreements can boost economic growth by encouraging specialization and economies of scale.

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Trade agreements always lead to more trade and economic growth.

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Trade agreements mainly help big companies, not small businesses or consumers.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of comparative advantage?

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Consumer preferences

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Factor endowments

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Technology

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Government policy

Question 25

A tariff is a tax imposed on:

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Imports

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Exports

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Both exports and imports

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Neither exports nor imports

Question 26

The balance of payments records:

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All transactions between a country and the rest of the world

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Only exports and imports of goods and services

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Only financial transactions

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Only transactions related to government activities

Question 27

The current account deficit is:

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The difference between exports and imports of goods and services

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The difference between national income and national expenditure

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The difference between government revenue and government expenditure

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The difference between private saving and private investment

Question 28

A tariff is a tax imposed on which of the following?

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Imports

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Exports

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Domestic goods

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Foreign services

Question 29

Which of the following is **not** a benefit of free trade?

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Higher consumer prices

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Increased competition

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Increased efficiency in production

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Job creation in export industries

Question 30

The exchange rate is the price of one country's currency in terms of **what**?

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Another country's currency

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Units of gold

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A basket of goods

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A fixed unit of value

Question 31

A country with a balance of payments deficit is experiencing what?

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More imports than exports

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More exports than imports

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Equal imports and exports

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A surplus in its current account

Question 32

The Bretton Woods system was an international monetary system that established what?

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Fixed exchange rates

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Floating exchange rates

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A gold standard

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A system of flexible exchange rates

Question 33

The concept of economic interdependence refers to:

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The mutual economic dependency of countries

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The isolation of national economies from each other

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The role of government in regulating international trade

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The impact of exchange rates on economic growth

Question 34

Which of the following is a potential drawback of international trade for developing countries?

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Higher domestic prices for exported goods

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Increased job opportunities in export-oriented industries

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Access to a wider range of imported goods at potentially lower prices

Question 35

How does trade liberalization affect income inequality within a nation, considering different socioeconomic groups?

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Trade liberalization's impact on income inequality varies depending on socioeconomic groups.

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Trade liberalization always reduces income inequality.

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Trade liberalization always increases income inequality.

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Trade liberalization has no impact on income inequality.

Question 36

According to the theory of comparative advantage, countries should:

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Specialize in the production of goods where they have a lower opportunity cost

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Produce all goods they consume themselves

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Impose tariffs on foreign goods to protect domestic industries

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Enter into free trade agreements with all countries

Question 37

What is the purpose of a balance of payments?

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To record all international economic transactions of a country

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To track the flow of money in and out of a country

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To set the exchange rate between a country's currency and other currencies

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To determine the level of inflation in a country

Question 38

What is the primary objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

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To promote free trade and reduce trade barriers

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To regulate the global financial system

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To provide economic assistance to developing countries

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To negotiate peace treaties between countries

Question 39

Which of the following is generally NOT a reason for countries to impose trade barriers?

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Promote economic growth

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Protect domestic industries from foreign competition

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Raise revenue

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Improve the balance of payments

Question 40

A tariff is a tax levied on:

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Goods imported from abroad

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Goods produced domestically

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Goods exported to other countries

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All goods, regardless of origin or destination

Question 41

An exchange rate is:

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The price of one currency expressed in terms of another currency

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The rate at which goods and services are exchanged between countries

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The interest rate set by a country's central bank

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The value of a stock or bond in the financial market

Question 42

The impact of a depreciation of a currency on the trade balance is:

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It makes exports cheaper and imports more expensive, leading to an improvement in the trade balance

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It makes exports more expensive and imports cheaper, leading to a deterioration in the trade balance

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It has no impact on the trade balance

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The impact is unpredictable and depends on other factors

Question 43

What is the main role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

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To lend money to countries in financial trouble

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To set rules for international trade

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To promote human rights and social justice

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To protect the environment and natural resources

Question 44

How do technological advancements influence international trade, considering the opportunities and challenges they present for businesses and economies?

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Technological advancements bring both opportunities and challenges to international trade, such as opening new markets, enhancing productivity, and potentially leading to job displacement.

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Technological advancements only lead to higher trade volumes and values.

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Technological advancements do not pose any challenges to international trade.

Question 45

Which of the following is a primary determinant of comparative advantage in international trade?

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The relative abundance of production factors (e.g., labor, capital, natural resources)

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Technological advancements

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Government regulations and policies

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Cultural preferences and consumption patterns

Question 46

The exchange rate between two currencies, which determines their relative values, is primarily influenced by:

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The forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market

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The inflation rates of the respective countries

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Government intervention in the currency markets

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Central bank policies

Question 47

The term 'currency appreciation' refers to:

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An increase in the value of a currency relative to another currency

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A decrease in the value of a currency relative to another currency

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An increase in the exchange rate of a currency

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A decrease in the exchange rate of a currency

Question 48

Which of the following is a primary determinant of a country's comparative advantage?

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Relative abundance and quality of productive resources

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Technological advancements

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Government subsidies

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Cultural preferences

Question 49

Which of the following factors does NOT influence exchange rates?

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Political stability

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Differences in economic growth rates

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Central bank interventions

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Currency speculation

Question 50

A balance of payments deficit occurs when:

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A country imports more goods and services than it exports

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A country borrows more money than it lends

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A country's currency appreciates

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A country's central bank decreases interest rates

Question 51

The primary responsibility of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to:

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Provide financial assistance to countries in need

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Regulate international exchange rates

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Promote trade and investment

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Monitor global economic trends

Question 52

In international finance, 'moral hazard' refers to:

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The tendency for borrowers to take excessive risks when others bear the consequences

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The unwillingness of lenders to provide loans

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The risk of currency devaluation

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The volatility of international stock markets

Question 53

How might climate change affect global trade patterns? Consider both potential risks and opportunities for nations and businesses.

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Climate change could create new trade opportunities for nations and businesses.

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Climate change will have minimal impact on global trade patterns.

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Climate change will only negatively affect global trade patterns.

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Climate change will primarily impact trade patterns in less developed nations.

Question 54

The theory of comparative advantage suggests that countries should specialize in and export the goods where they have:

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A lower opportunity cost of production

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A higher absolute advantage

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A greater market share

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A more skilled labor force

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of international trade?

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Exacerbated income inequality within countries

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Increased job opportunities

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Lower prices for consumers

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Access to a wider variety of goods

Question 56

A tariff is a tax levied on:

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Imported goods

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Exported goods

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Domestically produced goods

Question 57

The balance of payments encompasses a comprehensive record of:

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All economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world

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Only the movement of capital

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Only the flow of goods and services

Question 58

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization that seeks to:

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Foster free and fair trade among its member countries

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Provide loans and financial assistance to developing nations

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Set monetary policy for the global economy

Question 59

A country with a trade deficit has:

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Imports that exceed exports

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Exports that exceed imports

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A balanced trade account

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Zero net trade

Question 60

Which of the following is a potential consequence of currency appreciation?

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Reduced exports and increased imports

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No significant impact on trade flows

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Increased exports and reduced imports

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Reduced imports and increased exports

Question 61

A tariff is a government-imposed tax on:

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Imported goods

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Domestically produced goods

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Exported goods

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Services

Question 62

The primary mandate of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to:

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Provide financial assistance to member countries facing economic imbalances

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Set international trade regulations

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Negotiate tariff agreements

Question 63

The World Bank's primary focus is on:

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Promoting economic development in developing countries

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Enforcing trade agreements

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Managing global monetary policy

Question 64

A country with a trade surplus has:

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Exports that exceed imports

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A negative balance of payments

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Imports that exceed exports

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A zero balance of trade