Specialization and Trade in Southwest Asia

How does specialization encourage trade between countries in Southwest Asia?

• It reduces the need for imports.

• It allows countries to produce goods more efficiently.

• It increases the cost of production.

• It limits the variety of goods available.

Which of the following best describes a tariff?

• A limit on the number of goods that can be imported.

• A tax on imported goods.

• A ban on trade with a specific country.

• A subsidy for domestic producers.

How do quotas differ from tariffs as trade barriers?

• Quotas are taxes, while tariffs are limits on quantity.

• Quotas are limits on quantity, while tariffs are taxes.

• Quotas are bans on trade, while tariffs are subsidies.

• Quotas and tariffs are the same.

What is one benefit of voluntary trade for sellers in Southwest Asia?

• It decreases competition.

• It allows access to a larger market.

• It reduces the need for specialization.

• It increases production costs.

Which of the following is an example of an embargo?

• A country imposes a tax on imported electronics.

• A country limits the number of cars that can be imported.

• A country bans all trade with another nation.

• A country provides subsidies to local farmers.

What is a potential disadvantage of trade barriers like tariffs and quotas?

• They increase the variety of goods available.

• They can lead to trade wars between countries.

• They reduce government revenue.

• They encourage international cooperation.

How does specialization impact the economy of a country in Southwest Asia?

• It decreases the efficiency of production.

• It increases the variety of goods produced domestically.

• It allows the country to focus on producing goods it can make most efficiently.

• It reduces the need for international trade.

Which two countries would likely trade with each other?

• Two countries that are located far away from each other

• Two countries that both have the same population.

• Two countries who people both speak the same language.

• Two countries that each specialize in producing different goods.

Why do countries engage in specialization and trade?

• to protect their economies from foreign influences

• to gain control over the economies of other countries

• to earn the highest profits possible on goods they produce

• to obtain the goods and services they need in the most efficient way

When choosing to specialize and trade with another country, which of the following is the most important thing a country should consider?

• Its absolute advantage.

• Its comparative advantage.

• The currency exchange rate with that country.

• How skilled its workers are compared to those of the other country.