Exam 2: International Flow of Funds

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Imperfect markets represent conditions under which factors of production are immobile.

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The standardization of product specifications throughout Europe during the 1990s removed a very large trade barrier.

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Portfolio investment represents transactions involving long-term financial assets (such as stocks and bonds) between countries that do not affect the transfer of control.

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The World Bank frequently enters into cofinancing agreements. Under these agreements, financing is provided by the World Bank and/or official aid agencies, export credit agencies, or commercial banks.

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The balance of payments is a measurement of all transactions between domestic and foreign residents over a specified period of time.

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Intracompany trade represents the exporting of products by one country to other countries below cost.

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A tariff is a maximum limit on imports.

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Direct foreign investment into the US represents a ____.

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A high home inflation rate relative to other countries would ____ the home country's current account balance, other things equal. A high growth in the home income level relative to other countries would ____ he home country's current account balance, other things equal.

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Which of the following theories suggests that firms seek to penetrate new markets over time?

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A balance-of-trade surplus indicates an excess of merchandise imports over merchandise exports.

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The International Development Association was established to:

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A country's international trade flows are affected by which of the following factors:

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As a result of the European Union, restrictions on exports between ____ were reduced or eliminated.

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Which of the following is not a commonly occurring subtle trade restriction?

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A General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) accord in 1993 called for:

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____ is (are) income received by investors on foreign investments in financial assets (securities).

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The direct foreign investment positions by UK firms have generally ____ over time; the direct foreign investment positions in the UK by non-UK firms have generally ____ over time.

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Which of the following statement is correct?

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Also known as the 'central banks' central bank', the ____ attempts to facilitate cooperation among countries with regard to international transactions and provides assistance to countries experiencing a financial crisis.

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