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Shimko Chapter 8 193-197

Authored by Theodore Becker

Social Studies

11th Grade

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Shimko Chapter 8 193-197
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The race to the bottom thesis would predict

lower wages in the United States.

decreased investment in developing countries.

rising wages for U.S. workers.

declining profits for U.S. companies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Most goods produced in the United States are sold to foreign countries.

True

False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Most foreign direct investment goes to developed nations with relatively high wages.

True

False

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Critics of the race to the bottom thesis argue that the problem is likely overstated because companies are more interested in the _____________ of their workers, not their wages.

value or productivity

cost

safety

lives

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The fact that most foreign investment is made in developed nations with high wages and business regulation would seem to undermine the ______________________.

race to the bottom thesis

tyranny of location

the power of developed states.

dependency theory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is so bad about anecdotes?

They may not reflect statistical reality.

There are always boring.

They are usually outright lies.

They distract from the main issue.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is selection bias?

Only choosing facts that align with your perspective.

The bias towards choice in consumerism.

Racism in the global economy.

Limitation of the power of democracies and voting.

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