Kosovo

When did Kosovo declare independence?

• 2012

• 2010

• 2005

• 2008

What is a significant barrier to Kosovo's international trade according to the text?

• Poor infrastructure

• Not being fully recognized as a country

• High tariffs imposed by all countries

• Lack of natural resources

How many U.N. member states had officially recognized Kosovo as of 2017?

• 110

• 150

• 75

• 95

What does the gravity model of trade predict?

• The impact of gravity on trade routes

• Trade flows based on common factors that influence trade

• The decline of trade over time

• The specific trade routes between two countries

What was the equivalent cost of trading with Kosovo due to its disputed sovereignty?

• 10 percent tariff

• 20 percent tariff

• 14 percent tariff

• 5 percent tariff

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by Kosovo's businesses due to its contested status?

• High levels of corruption

• Problems with money transfers

• Difficulty in receiving postal services

• Complications in the exchange of goods and services

What is a consequence of bilateral non-recognition for Kosovar businesses?

• Increased export taxes

• Difficulty to travel to countries that do not recognize Kosovo

• Lack of access to clean water

• Inability to use the internet

What does multilateral non-recognition affect the most according to the text?

• The number of tourists visiting Kosovo

• The local food market

• The education system in Kosovo

• The overall cost of exchanging goods and services with firms abroad

What is the main goal of Kosovo in terms of international recognition?

• To become a member state of the U.N.

• To become the world's leading exporter

• To establish a new currency

• To become a member of the European Union

What does the lack of U.N. membership restrict for Kosovo?

• Use of international airspace

• Access to multilateral treaties and international government representation

• Participation in the Olympics

• Ability to host international conferences