international trade theory and policy 10th edition
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,International Economics, 10e (Krugman/Obstfeld/Melitz)
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 What Is International Economics About?
1) Historians of economic thought often describe ________ written by ________ and published
in ________ as the first real exposition of an economic model.
A) "Of the Balance of Trade," David Hume, 1776
B) "Wealth of Nations," David Hume, 1758
C) "Wealth of Nations," Adam Smith, 1758
D) "Wealth of Nations," Adam Smith, 1776
E) "Of the Balance of Trade," David Hume, 1758
Answer: E
Page Ref: 1
Difficulty: Easy
2) From 1960 to 2012
A) the U.S. economy roughly tripled in size.
B) U.S. imports roughly tripled in size.
C) the share of US Trade in the global economy roughly tripled in size.
D) U.S. Imports roughly tripled as compared to U.S. exports.
E) U.S. exports roughly tripled in size.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 1
Difficulty: Easy
3) The United States is less dependent on trade than most other countries because
A) the United States is a relatively large country with diverse resources.
B) the United States is a "Superpower."
C) the military power of the United States makes it less dependent on anything.
D) the United States invests in many other countries.
E) many countries invest in the United States.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4) Theories of international economics from the 18th and 19th Centuries are
A) not relevant to current policy analysis.
B) only of moderate relevance in today's modern international economy.
C) highly relevant in today's modern international economy.
D) the only theories that actually relevant to modern international economy.
E) not well understood by modern mathematically oriented theorists.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 2
Difficulty: Easy
,5) An important insight of international trade theory is that when two countries engage in
voluntary trade
A) one country always benefits at the expense of the other.
B) it is almost always beneficial to both countries.
C) it only benefits the low wage country.
D) it only benefits the high wage country.
E) it is almost never beneficial to both countries.
Answer: B
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Difficulty: Easy
6) If there are large disparities in wage levels between countries, then
A) trade is likely to be harmful to both countries.
B) trade is likely to be harmful to the country with the high wages.
C) trade is likely to be harmful to the country with the low wages.
D) trade is likely to be harmful to neither country.
E) trade is likely to have no effect on either country.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
Difficulty: Easy
7) The benefits of international trade are derived from trade in
A) tangible goods only.
B) intangible goods only.
C) goods but not services.
D) services but not goods.
E) anything of value.
Answer: E
Page Ref: 4
Difficulty: Easy
8) Which of the following does NOT belong?
A) NAFTA
B) Uruguay Round
C) World Trade Organization
D) non-tariff barriers
E) major free trade agreements of the 1990s
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5-6
Difficulty: Easy
, 9) International economics ________ use the same fundamental methods of analysis as other
branches of economics, because ________.
A) does not, the level of complexity of international issues is unique
B) does not, the interactions associated with international economic relations is highly
mathematical
C) does not, international economics takes a different perspective on economic issues
D) does not, international economic policy requires cooperation with other countries
E) does, the motives and behavior of individuals are the same in international
trade as they are in domestic transactions
Answer: E
Page Ref: 3
Difficulty: Easy
10) Because the Constitution forbids restraints on interstate trade
A) the U.S. may not impose tariffs on imports from NAFTA countries.
B) the U.S. may not affect the international value of the $ U.S.
C) the U.S. may not put restraints on foreign investments in California if it involves a financial
intermediary in New York State.
D) the U.S. may not impose export duties.
E) the U.S. may not disrupt commerce between Florida and Hawaii.
Answer: E
Page Ref: 3
Difficulty: Easy
11) Which of the following is NOT a major concern of international economic theory?
A) protectionism
B) the balance of payments
C) exchange rate determination
D) bilateral trade relations with China
E) the international capital market
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Difficulty: Easy
12) "Trade is generally harmful if there are large disparities between countries in wages."
A) This is generally true.
B) This is generally false.
C) Trade theory has nothing to say about this issue.
D) This is true if the trade partner ignores child labor laws.
E) This is true if the trade partner uses prison labor.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
Difficulty: Easy
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