Which of the following do NOT facilitate globalization?
a) Improvements in communications
b) Removal of trade and investment barriers
c) Strict immigration controls
Why ?
C
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Globalization is both good and bad for firms. Explain.
It can create competition and open up opportunities for companies in a different market
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A multinational company is a firm that owns shares in a foreign company but does not participate in the company's decision making.
True or False ? Why ?
Because it does not operate in 2 different countries
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One of the following is not capital. What is it ?
Cars/ Software / Hammers / workers
Workers
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Where are the countries that enjoy the most benefits from globalization ?
Northern Hemisphere
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In what country, can you pay your bills with your face ?
China
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it is cheaper to buy in bulk. What economic concept is referred to ?
Economics of scale / Economies of scale
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When countries rely on each other, what is it called ?
Interdependence
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What kinds of countries believe in a free market ?
Capitalist countries
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What is violence fueled by ? Why ?
The gap between the rich and the poor because unfairness makes people angry.
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The poor are the ones who benefit most from globalization.
True or False ? Why ?
False. They lack opportunities to access international markets and funds.
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What are sweat shops ?
a factory or workshop, especially in the clothing industry, where manual workers are employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions.