ng trade barriers against each other, which contributed to the Great Depression of the 1
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
930s.
,10. Rivers Inc., a U.S. based sports apparel manufacturer, sets up a production unit in China
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3
ito take advantage of the lower labor costs there. This is an example of foreign direct in
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
vestment.
True False
11. World Bank gives an aid of 100 million dollars to Kenya for creating rural health care
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3
ifacilities. This is an example of foreign direct investment.
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
True False
12. The lowering of barriers to international trade enables firms to view the world, rather
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3
ithan a single country, as their market.
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
True False
13. According to WTO data, the volume of world merchandise trade has grown faster than
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3
ithe world economy since 1950.
3i 3i 3i 3i
True False
14. The cost of microprocessors continues to fall, while their power increases. This
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
3istatement supports the predictions made by Moore's Law.
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
True False
15. Non-
U.S. firms increasingly began to invest across national borders because they wanted to di
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
sperse production activities to optimal locations and to build a direct presence in major f
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
oreign markets. 3i
True False
16. A current trend in international business is the decline of medium-
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
sized and small multinationals, known as mini-multinationals.
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
True False
17. The globalization of the world economy has resulted in a relative increase in the
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
3idominance of U.S. firms in the global marketplace. 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
True False
18. Doing business in Russia involves risks because the country has shown signs of shiftin
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
g back toward greater state involvement in economic activity and authoritarian govern
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
ment.
True False
19. Globalization critics argue that the decline in unskilled wage rates is due to the migration
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
3iof low- 3i
wage manufacturing jobs offshore and a corresponding reduction in demand for unskilled
3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i 3i
, workers.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller agradesolutions. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.