IM CH2
A nation's balance-of-payments statement records all financial transactions between its residents and those of the rest of the world during a given period of time. True False
TRUE
A voluntary export restraint (VER) is generally imposed under the threat of stiffer quotas and tariffs being set by the importing country if a VER is not established. True False
TRUE
The United States and other countries require some products to contain a percentage of "local content" to gain admission to their markets. True False
TRUE
The decisions taken by the World Trade Organization in solving trade disputes among members are binding ones. True False
TRUE
Which of the following types of nontariff barriers strictly falls under the category of specific limitations on trade? A. Import credit discriminations B. Export subsidies C. Voluntary export restraints D. Embargoes E. Packaging, labeling, or marking standards
D
_____ is a nontariff barrier that was specifically designed to prevent foreign producers from using predatory pricing to take control of U.S. markets. A. Quota B. Embargo C. Blocked currency D. Antidumping law E. Exchange permit
D
A government boycott is a partial restriction against the purchase and importation of certain goods and/or services from other countries. True False
FALSE
After World War II, the United States provided assistance to other countries to develop their markets and improve global trade though it gained no returns on these initiatives. True False
FALSE
Antidumping laws were specifically designed to prevent foreign producers from investing in the U.S. markets. True False
FALSE
As both special drawing rights (SDRs) and the U.S. dollar have lost their utility as the basic medium of financial exchange, most monetary statistics relate to gold rather than dollars. True False
FALSE
As part of the worldwide economic growth and rebuilding after World War II, countries once classified as less developed were reclassified as underdeveloped countries. True False
FALSE
By the year 1971, the United States was selling more to other countries than it bought from them; that is, the United States had a favorable balance of trade. True False
FALSE
In a balance-of-payments record, if the credit and debit offset each other, it means that a nation is in particularly good financial condition. True False
FALSE
Quotas are more flexible than import licenses. True False
FALSE
Quotas strictly permit importing on a case-by-case basis. True False
FALSE
A case might be made for the temporary protection of markets with excess productive capacity or excess labor when such protection could facilitate an orderly transition. True False
TRUE
An exchange permit issued by a government can stipulate an unfavorable rate of exchange depending on the desires of the government. True False
TRUE
In the context of blocked currency, blockage is accomplished by refusing to allow an importer to exchange its national currency for the currency of the seller. True False
TRUE
Protection of an infant industry is recognized by economists as a valid argument in favor of protectionism. True False
TRUE
The GATT became part of the World Trade Organization in 1995 with the ratification of the Uruguay Round agreements. True False
TRUE
The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act gives the U.S. president authority to restrict sales of a country's products in the U.S. market if that country imposes unfair restrictions on U.S. products. True False
TRUE
The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 focuses on assisting businesses to be more competitive in world markets as well as on correcting perceived injustice in trade practices. True False
TRUE
A specific unit or dollar limit applied to a particular type of good is called a(n): A. trade license. B. quota. C. asterisk bill. D. predatory price. E. exchange rate.
B
After World War II, the United States led efforts like the Marshall Plan to assist in rebuilding Europe, financial and industrial development assistance to rebuild Japan, and funds channeled to foster economic growth in the underdeveloped world. These efforts were primarily aimed at: A. halting the growth of Nazi Germany. B. dampening the spread of communism. C. dampening the spread of capitalism. D. building a stronger defense force. E. creating a worldwide trade bloc to counter the OPEC countries' clout.
B
A tax imposed by a government on goods entering at its borders is most accurately termed as a(n) _____. A. boycott B. asterisk bill C. tariff D. quota E. writ
C
An agreement signed willingly between the importing country and the exporting country for a restriction on the volume of exports is called a: A. monetary barrier. B. tariff restraint. C. voluntary export restraint. D. special interests' privilege. E. balance-of-payments statement.
C
In general, tariffs decrease inflationary pressures. True False
FALSE
Quotas, boycotts, monetary barriers, and market barriers are examples of tariff barriers. True False
FALSE
The GATT panels were formed to resolve bilateral trade disputes and have both advisory and enforcement powers. True False
FALSE
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimates that the economies of the developed world will expand at much faster rates when compared to the developing economies. True False
FALSE
The World Intellectual Property Organization was formed with the primary objective of overcoming inadequate monetary reserves and dealing with unstable currencies which were particularly vexing problems in global trade. True False
FALSE
The reserves account is a record of direct investment, portfolio investment, and short-term capital movements to and from countries. True False
FALSE
When foreign currencies can be traded for more dollars, U.S. products and companies are more expensive for the foreign customer and exports decrease. True False
FALSE
Quotas strictly permit importing on a case-by-case basis. True False
TRUE
It is harder to obtain export licenses for products on the export control list than for the products that are excluded from the export control list. True False
FALSE
It is mandatory for importers who want to buy a foreign good from a foreign country to apply for a business permit in that country. True False
FALSE
In the context of monetary barriers, blockage is ideally accomplished when: A. a country refuses to allow an importer to exchange its national currency for the country's currency. B. two countries enter into a voluntary agreement to determine the value of their currencies. C. a country applies a specific unit or dollar limit to a particular type of good. D. money dealers limit the rate at which foreign currencies are exchanged. E. the government of a country imposes a mandatory tax on goods entering at its borders.
A
Randall, a protectionist, has seen several small businesses go bankrupt because they were unable to compete with the cheaper prices of goods provided by foreign companies. The cell-phone manufacturing industry has just started in the United Kingdom, and Randall's company is one of the first to try its hand at cell-phone manufacturing. Which of the following arguments is most likely to be used by Randall to persuade his government to restrict the import of foreign cell phones from foreign companies? A. Protection of an infant industry B. The need to keep money at home C. Conservation of natural resources D. National defense E. Maintenance of standard of living
A
Several nations, frustrated with the slow progress of the most recent round of WTO trade negotiations, are: A. negotiating bilateral trade agreements. B. forming a rival organization. C. refusing to accept all the rules and regulations imposed by the WTO. D. using legal means to sue the WTO. E. opting out of membership in the WTO.
A
The _____ of the balance-of-payments statement is most likely to record all merchandise exports, imports, and services plus unilateral transfers of funds. A. current account B. capital account C. credit account D. receivables account E. reserves account
A
The fundamental difference between quotas and import licenses as a means of controlling imports is that: A. import licenses have greater flexibility over quotas. B. quotas impose specific limitations on trade, and import licenses take care of standards. C. quotas are imposed on export goods, and import licenses are imposed on import goods. D. for quotas, the exporting country sets the limits, but licenses are issued by the importing country. E. unlike licenses, quotas limit quantities on a case-by-case basis.
A
The rapid growth of war-torn economies and previously underdeveloped countries, coupled with large-scale economic cooperation and assistance that followed World War II, led to: A. the rise of new global marketing opportunities. B. the decrease in demand for American goods worldwide. C. the dissolution of the GATT. D. the spread of communism by the United States. E. the sharp reduction in the production capacity of the United States.
A
Which of the following are becoming a popular way to circumvent WTO guidelines and impose new duties? A. Antidumping duties B. Basic excise duties C. Special excise duties D. Production taxes E. Manufacturing taxes
A
Which of the following falls on the plus side of the U.S. balance of payments? A. Payments to the United States for insurance B. The costs of goods imported C. Spending by American tourists overseas D. New overseas investments E. The cost of foreign military
A
Which of the following is an area that is considered critical in improving U.S. trade in the context of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act? A. Market access B. Quality standards C. Exchange stability D. Trade volume E. Sustainability in trade
A
Which of the following is the major reason behind the failure of American MNCs to completely dominate the European markets as predicted by Servan-Schreiber? A. The resurgence of competition for U.S. businesses from all over the world B. The elimination of import taxes in the European countries C. The restructuring of U.S industries D. The decadence of communism E. The dissolution of colonial powers
A
After World War II, the United States set out to infuse the ideal of capitalism throughout as much of the world as possible. The _____, aimed at assisting in rebuilding Europe, is the plan most closely associated with this endeavor. A. Eisenhower Plan B. Marshall Plan C. Bradley Plan D. Roosevelt Plan E. Kennedy Plan
B
Developed by the International Monetary Fund to cope with universally floating exchange rates, _____ represent an average base of value derived from the value of a group of major currencies. A. exchange permits B. special drawing rights C. floating currencies D. gold rates E. dollar parities
B
In order to effectively secure foreign exchange, which of the following is most likely to be used by countries experiencing severe shortages of foreign exchange? A. Privatization B. Government approval C. Spot pricing D. Voluntary export restriction E. Monopoly
B
In the context of nontariff barriers, antidumping practices fall under the category of: A. specific limitations on trade. B. customs and administrative entry procedures. C. standards. D. governmental participation in trade. E. charges on imports.
B
One country refuses to sell goods to its neighboring country based on the belief that the neighboring country harbors radicals and terrorists. In this case, the refusal is most accurately referred to as a(n): A. antidumping penalty. B. embargo. C. monetary barrier. D. orderly market agreement. E. voluntary export restraint.
B
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was specifically addressed in the _____ section of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness act. A. market access B. export expansion C. import relief D. foreign exchange regulation E. trade deficit
B
What was the outcome for the GATT after the ratification of the Uruguay Round agreements? A. The GATT allowed the United States to increase its import tax. B. The GATT became part of the World Trade Organization. C. The GATT directly led to the uneven distribution of economic power and potential. D. The European Union decided to stay away from the treaty. E. The original purpose was sidelined in favor of political and military intervention between member states.
B
Which of the following accounts of the balance-of-payments statement is a record of the direct investment, portfolio investment, and short-term movement of cash and technology to and from countries? A. Current account B. Capital account C. Credit account D. Receivables account E. Reserves account
B
Which of the following acronyms refers to the international forum that was created for member countries to engage in the negotiation of tariffs and other barriers to trade? A. UNHCR B. GATT C. WMO D. NPT E. UNDP
B
Which of the following agreements makes it possible to challenge the restrictions in Indonesia that prohibit foreign firms from opening their own wholesale or retail distribution? A. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) B. Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) C. General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) D. Marrakesh Agreement E. Stockholm Agreement
B
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a balance-of-payments statement? A. It is a record of the domestic transactions between the government of a country and the private companies in that country. B. It records all financial transactions between the residents of a country and those of the rest of the world. C. It records the trade policies of the member nations of the WTO. D. It is an annual record of the profitable foreign transactions made by a particular country. E. It is a financial statement in which the credits must exceed the debits.
B
Which of the following statements is true of the balance-of-payments records? A. The balance-of-payments accounts do not consider income brought in by nonresident citizens of a country. B. The fact that assets and liabilities balanced in a balance-of-payments statement does not mean that a nation is in a particularly good financial condition. C. A balance of payments is not a record of the financial condition of a nation. D. A balance of payments is a good determinant of the financial condition of a nation. E. A balance-of-payments record is maintained on a single-entry bookkeeping system.
B
Which of the following strategies was employed by the United States to regain its lost market share for capital goods by the late 1990s? A. Funding the communist nations B. Restructuring its industries to be more lean and mean C. Decreasing its exports and increasing its imports D. Raising average U.S. tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods by 60% E. Provoking increased protectionism from other countries
B
Which of the following was designed to primarily deal with trade deficits, protectionism, and the overall fairness of the U.S. trading partners? A. The Neutrality Pact of 1941 B. The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 C. The League of Nations Act of 1920 D. The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act of 1930 E. The International Monetary Fund and Bank Act of 1945
B
An exchange permit can stipulate the: A. quantity of goods that can be exchanged for a particular sum of foreign currency. B. number of parties that can be involved in an exchange transaction. C. amount to be exchanged that must be deposited in a local bank for a set period. D. quality standards of the goods involved in an exchange. E. number of times one party can avail exchange permits.
C
As an outcome of the Uruguay Round of intergovernmental tariff negotiations on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the first multilateral, legally enforceable agreement covering trade and investment in the services sector was formulated. This is termed the _____. A. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) B. Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) C. General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) D. Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) E. Trade in Services and Investment Obligations Act (TSIO)
C
Exporting countries primarily agree to voluntary export restraints (VERs) to: A. minimize exposure in the importing country. B. reduce market competitiveness. C. avoid stiffer quotas being set by the importing country. D. take over local industries of the importing country. E. avoid criminal prosecution.
C
In general, tariffs weaken: A. inflationary pressures. B. special interests' privileges. C. balance-of-payments positions. D. government control in economic matters. E. the number of reciprocal tariffs by other countries.
C
In the last few years, most of the countries of the world saw a dramatic slowdown in the growth of their economies with the exception of _____. A. the United States B. Spain C. China D. Greece E. France
C
Which of the following arguments regarding the need for protectionism is recognized by economists as valid? A. Need to keep money at home B. Encouragement of capital accumulation C. Industrialization of underdeveloped countries D. Conservation of natural resources E. Maintenance of employment and reduction of unemployment
C
Which of the following ensures that balance-of-payments records are always in balance? A. Sum of squares recording system B. Bank reconciliation system C. Double-entry bookkeeping system D. Archival records system E. Multifactor recording system
C
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a voluntary export restraint (VER)? A. International regulatory bodies set export or import limits. B. The importing country can levy heavier import tariffs to override the VERs. C. The exporting country sets the limits on the quantity it will export. D. It is a mandatory tax imposed by a government on goods entering at its borders. E. It is an absolute restriction against the importation of certain goods.
C
Which of the following is an example of a nontariff trade barrier? A. Compound duties B. Revenue tariffs C. Fees for administrative and custom entry procedures D. Specific duties E. Taxes imposed by governments on goods entering at its borders
C
Which of the following is one of the four ongoing activities supporting the growth of international trade? A. Warsaw Pact B. Kyoto Protocol C. International Monetary Fund D. World Summit on Sustainable Development E. Treaty of Waitangi
C
Which of the following statements is true about the status of protests against global financial institutions? A. Organized protests against global financial institutions have been catching the attention of the world since the establishment of the IMF in 1945. B. The sole focus of the anticapitalist protestors has been the environmental impact of globalization and the need for stability. C. The "antisweatshop" campaigns by students in America have translated into changes in policy. D. The entire gamut of anticapitalist protests have been weak and ineffectual in the face of the tremendous power of global financial institutions. E. The protests against global financial institutions have been organized yet nonviolent as a rule.
C
Which of the following statements is true of tariffs? A. They strengthen balance-of-payments positions. B. They strengthen supply-and-demand patterns. C. They increase special interests' privileges. D. They strengthen international relations. E. They promote competition.
C
Which section of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act recognizes that foreign penetration of U.S. markets can cause serious competitive pressure, loss of market share, and, occasionally, severe financial harm? A. The market access section B. The export expansion section C. The import relief section D. The foreign exchange regulation section E. The trade deficit section
C
Which were the two major challenges faced by U.S. multinational corporations at the close of the 1960s? A. The creation of the Soviet Union and the higher tariffs on imports B. Growing jingoistic nationalism and a negative population growth rate in major international markets C. Resistance to direct investment and increasing competition in export markets D. Increasing Chinese domination in the manufacturing sector and the falling dollar in global markets E. The decreased demand for U.S. goods in the global market and the growing influence of consumer rights advocacy in the home market
C
_____ and the World Bank Group are two global institutions created primarily to assist nations in becoming and remaining economically viable. A. Amnesty International B. The World Court C. The International Monetary Fund D. The International Red Cross E. The International Federation of Blue Cross
C
By the year 1971, the United States was witnessing a(n): A. increase in protectionist federal policies. B. positive balance of trade. C. sharp rise in domestic and international demand for all its goods. D. huge trade deficit. E. economic situation of the magnitude of the Great Depression.
D
One of the basic elements of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is that: A. member nations are exempt from import tariffs to other member nations. B. all tariffs shall be abolished among member nations at the time of membership. C. the World Court shall review all trade disputes and make final judgments. D. trade shall be conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. E. trade in services and investments will be excluded from the purview of the GATT.
D
The United States and other countries require some products (automobiles in particular) to contain a percentage of "local content" to gain admission to their markets. This is an example of the stringent usage of _____ to restrict trade. A. exchange permits B. embargoes C. blocked currencies D. standards E. antidumping penalties
D
The World Bank estimates that five countries whose share of world trade is barely one-third that of the European Union will, by 2020, have a 50 percent higher share than that of the European Union. _____ is one of the countries included in this list. A. Canada B. Nigeria C. Netherlands D. Indonesia E. Zimbabwe
D
The special drawing rights (SDRs) developed by the IMF are in effect: A. black gold. B. exchange permits. C. floating currencies. D. paper gold. E. virtual dollars.
D
The system of accounts that records a nation's international financial transactions is most accurately called its: A. supply chain management system. B. gross domestic product system. C. net domestic product payments. D. balance of payments. E. net national product systems.
D
To overcome the problems of inadequate monetary reserves and unstable currencies that plagued international trading before World War II, the _____ was formed. A. European Union B. World Trade Organization C. Federation of International Trade Associations D. International Monetary Fund E. United Nations Development Program
D
What was the most apparent reciprocal impact of the foreign economic assistance given by the United States? A. European countries formed an alliance to counter the OPEC countries' clout. B. Outflow of labor to the recipient countries increased dramatically. C. All recipient countries appointed Americans to manage their central banks. D. Purchases of U.S. agricultural products, manufactured goods, and services by the recipient countries increased. E. Distribution of economic power and potential became more uneven.
D
Which of the following factors was primarily responsible for the excess in production capacity in the United States after World War II? A. The United States government raised the tariffs on most imports by 60%. B. Many firms from other nations shifted their production facilities to the United States. C. Domestic demand was at a historic low and resulted in excess capacity. D. The returning military after World War II increased the labor supply in the United States. E. The implementation of the Marshall Plan dampened the overseas demand.
D
Which of the following institutions emerged as a successor to the GATT following the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations? A. International Monetary Fund B. World Bank C. European Services Forum D. World Trade Organization E. Association of Southeast Asian Nations
D
Which of the following is a basic criticism of global financial institutions? A. They failed to focus on the aim of reducing inequalities between the rich and the poor countries. B. They failed to help the Asian countries substantially when they underwent a major financial crisis in the 1990s. C. They failed to respect the autonomy of member nations by deeming any bilateral agreements between members as illegal if made without their approval. D. They failed to foresee and counter the unintended effects of globalization like pollution, exploitation, and cultural extinction. E. They failed to suppress the terrorists who were responsible for the attack in London that coincided with the G8 summit.
D
Which of the following is an adverse consequence of globalization? A. Nationalization of private sector holdings B. Lower and more competitive oil prices C. Reduced variety and quality of goods and services D. Worker exploitation and domestic job losses E. Provision of loans from the World Bank
D
Which of the following presents the correct picture of the outcome of increased world trade after the 1950s, contrary to Servan-Schreiber's prediction? A. Third World countries have been excluded from this economic growth leading to stark imbalances in wealth. B. The European Union has become the center of world trade, taking the position away from the United States. C. The United States has continuously maintained the positive balance of trade it attained during the 1950s. D. Economic power and potential has become more evenly distributed among the countries of the world. E. SDRs and gold have lost their utility as the basic medium of financial exchange and most monetary statistics have started relating to the U.S. dollar.
D
Which of the following trade policy tools makes it mandatory for its importers who want to buy a foreign good to apply for an exchange permit? A. Tariff B. Import quota C. Blocked currency D. Government approval E. Export levy
D
A balance-of-payments statement includes three accounts. Two of those accounts are the current account and the capital account. What is the third account found on the balance-of-payments statement? A. Investment account B. Receivables account C. Services account D. Credit account E. Official reserves account
E
In general, tariffs restrict: A. inflationary pressures. B. special interests' privileges. C. government control in economic matters. D. the number of reciprocal tariffs. E. manufacturers' supply sources.
E
Post-World War II, it was noticed that there was worldwide economic growth and countries once classified as less developed were reclassified as _____. A. communist countries B. free trade economies C. tier-II countries D. developed countries E. newly industrialized countries
E
Tall Pine Plywood Company has just received a notice that a shipment of plywood (2 metric tons) has been rejected by the customs administration of the recipient country because the knotholes commonly found on a plywood sheet are too large. Which of the following categories of nontariff barriers primarily uses such quality issues as a trade barrier? A. Quotas B. Licenses C. Embargoes D. Boycotts E. Standards
E
The _____ of the balance-of-payments statement is most likely to record all exports and imports of gold, increases or decreases in foreign exchange, and increases or decreases in liabilities to foreign central banks. A. current account B. capital account C. credit account D. receivables account E. reserves account
E
The marketing manager for Grand Products wants to export the company's range of beer products to a Gulf country. However, he discovers that there is a complete restriction on the import of any form of liquor into that country. This is an accurate example of a(n) _____. A. orderly market agreement B. quota C. monetary barrier D. voluntary export restraint E. boycott
E
Which of the following falls on the minus side of the U.S. balance of payments? A. Payments to the United States for insurance B. Payments of dividends and interest on investments abroad C. Return on capital invested abroad D. New foreign investments in the United States E. Spending by American tourists overseas
E
Which of the following statements is true of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)? A. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the only signatories of the original GATT. B. The original agreement provided a process to increase the tariffs on trade goods. C. GATT member nations seek to resolve their trade disputes unilaterally. D. The GATT panels have enforcement powers apart from advisory powers. E. It created an agency to serve as watchdog over world trade.
E
Which of the following trading partners of the United States became its number one "trade problem" at the beginning of the 21st century? A. United Kingdom B. Japan C. Germany D. Canada E. China
E
Which of the following was the most significant move of the 1980s that contributed toward international cooperation among trading nations? A. Formation of the United Nations Development Program B. Creation of the United Nations C. Establishment of the World Trade Organization D. Signing of the Montreal Protocol E. Negotiation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
E
_____ is the practice whereby a foreign producer intentionally sells its products in the United States for less than the cost of production to undermine the competition and take control of the market. A. Basing point pricing B. Spot pricing C. Defensive pricing D. Counterpoint pricing E. Predatory pricing
E