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WorksheetsIB QUIZ 2 GFMA A222
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
International trade allows a country:
import products that can be produced more efficiently in other countries
export products that can be produced more efficiently in other countries
Switzerland export the following products except:
chemicals
cocao
watches
jewelry
The product life-cycle theory emphasizes that
since the U.S. was relatively abundant in capital compared to other nations, the U.S. would be an exporter of capital intensive goods and an importer of labor-intensive goods.
as products mature both the location of sales and the optimal production location will change affecting the flow and direction of trade
comparative advantage arises from differences in national factor endowments (the extent to which a country is endowed with resources such as land, labor, and capital)
Ad valorem tariffs is:
levied as a proportion of the value of the imported good
levied as a fixed charge for each unit of a good imported
Many of India’s bound tariff rates on agricultural products are among the highest in the world, ranging from ........ percent to ......... percent.
100 , 300
50 , 150
150, 300
150, 400
The structure of India’s customs tariff and fees system is complex and characterized by a lack of transparency in determining net effective rates of customs tariffs, excise duties, and other duties and charges.
True
False
NZ apple imports have been banned since 1921 over concerns that they could spread the disease fireblight. This intervention is called:
local content requirement
administrative policies
antidumping policies
Recognising the significance and role of FDI, the Government has issued many policies and rolled out many measures to ensure an attractive and safe environment for investors. This includes the Law on Foreign Investment 1987, and the Politburo’s Resolution 50-NQ/TW dated August 20, 2019, on orientations to complete the institutions and policies to enhance the quality and efficiency of foreign investment cooperation until 2030.
True
False
To maintain steady chip supply, Bosch plans to invest around US$457 million (RM1.9 billion) to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Penang (Malaysia), Dresden and Stuttgart (Germany). It’s understood that the company is not planning to make any further investments beyond this. The business strategy made by Bosch is not greenfield invesment.
True
False
The Center for Global Development, a non-profit research organization, analyzed debt to China that will be incurred by nations participating in the current Belt and Road investment plan. Eight nations will find themselves vulnerable to above-average debt. These countries are the following except:
Pakistan
Maldives
Laos
Timor Leste
