What most likely caused the steady increase in price per barrel of oil between 2001 and 2008?
a global recession
scarcity of petroleum
a large population growth
demand from developing countries
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demand from developing countries
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How has the Internet improved business communication worldwide? Select three options.
It allows for instant communication.
It enables people to monitor economic trends.
It always provides reliable information.
It ensures all messages are secure from hackers.
It makes it possible to buy and sell instantly.
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It allows for instant communication.
It enables people to monitor economic trends.
It makes it possible to buy and sell instantly.
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Globalization has the largest effect on
employment.
businesses.
economies.
transportation.
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economies.
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Why do companies choose to outsource work?
to increase profits
to improve products
to cut transportation costs
to develop local resources
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to increase profits
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What are the purposes of international economic organizations? Select three options.
to resolve trade disputes
to observe the global economy
to promote fair and successful trade
to solve the problems of various countries
to encourage trade in developing countries
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to resolve trade disputes
to promote fair and successful trade
to encourage trade in developing countries
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Which group is an example of a commodity organization?
European Union
World Trade Organization
North American Free Trade Agreement
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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What conclusion should be drawn from the graph?
Trade has minimal impact on GDP.
Trade increased between 1980 and 1990.
Trade between nations declined between 1990 and 2000.
Trade increases create higher GDP percentage rates.
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Trade increases create higher GDP percentage rates.
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NAFTA can be defined as
a means to acquire convenient resources.
a unification treaty that limits trade barriers.
an agreement between bordering nations.
a way for corporations to more easily outsource labor.
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an agreement between bordering nations.
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As economies grow, they demand more
financial assistance.
raw materials.
available labor.
defense services.
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raw materials.
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Based on the chart and the information in the lesson, which nation can expect to experience the most social issues of a developing country?
Angola
Iraq
United Kingdom
United States
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Angola
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Trade blocs help countries by
limiting competition.
increasing barriers to trade.
improving product production.
allowing the pooling of resources.
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allowing the pooling of resources
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How did joining NAFTA affect the Mexican economy?
It had little effect on the economy.
It caused the economy to decline.
It stopped all economic downturns.
It helped improve the economy.
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It helped improve the economy.
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Globalization has affected developed countries by
encouraging new products.
providing a solid consumer base.
turning their focus to providing services.
increasing employment for unskilled workers.
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turning their focus to providing services.
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