PRELIM Flashcards

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It is the interdependent relationships among people from different regions and countries.

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Globalization

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In business, it’s the force that eliminates the separation of countries and allow each on free movement of goods, services, capital, technology, and people, integrating each country into the global economy.

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Globalization

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These are business transactions happening within the geographical boundaries of a nation.

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Domestic Business

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It comprised of all commercial transactions, including sales, investments, and transportation, that take place between two or more countries.

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International Business

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It is a company that has a worldwide approach to markets and production or one with operations in more than a country.

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Multinational Enterprises (MNE)

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It refers to a product or service produced in one country but sold to a buyer abroad.

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Export

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It is a good or service produced abroad and purchased in your home country.

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Import

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It is a trade carried out between two countries based on the agreement deal of not using currency for payment.

In this trade, a country sells its surplus goods to a needy country and in return buys an equally valuable required goods from the same country.

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Bilateral Trade

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It is a trade carried out between many countries. In this trade, a country sells its surplus goods to a needy country by getting revenue and buys the required good from another country by using the same revenue.

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Multilateral Trade

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10
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It refers to a network of ancient trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, cultures, and technologies between regions in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

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Silk Road

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It played a crucial role in shaping the world’s history by fostering connections between civilizations and enabling the exchange of goods and ideas on a global scale.

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Silk Road

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It was an economic and political theory that dominated European economic thought from the 18th centuries that is often associated with the early modern period and the colonial expansion of European powers.

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Mercantilism

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It is characterized by a set of principles and policies aimed at promoting a country’s economic strength thru its trade and accumulation of wealth.

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Mercantilism

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14
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It is a seminal work in economics that laid the foundation for modern economic thought and the principles of classical liberalism.

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Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations

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The book was published in ____ and was considered one of the most influential texts in the filed of economics and has had a profound impact on the development of capitalist and liberal economic theories.

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1776

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it is global conflict involving many of the world’s major powers. It had significant political, social, and economic implications, reshaping the global landscape in various ways.

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World War I

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It was the most devastating economic crisis in modern history, causing widespread unemployment, poverty, and a significant decline in economic activity across many countries.

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The Great Depression

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It refers to the period after the conclusion of World War II which ended in 1945. This period laid the groundwork for the modern world, shaping international relations, economic systems, and cultural dynamics.

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Post-World War II

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It held that a country’s wealth was measures by its holdings of treasure, which usually meant its gold. A country should increase export more than import.

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Mercantilism Theory

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20
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It has emerged to describe the approach of countries that try to run favorable balances of trade in an attempt to achieve some social or political objective.

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Neomercantilism

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21
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It refers to the ability to produce more or better goods and services than other business.

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Absolute Advantage

22
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It refers to the ability to produce goods and services at a lower opportunity cost, not necessarily at a greater volume or quality.

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Comparative Advantage

23
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The theory of trade states that the location of production of certain kinds of products shifts as they go thru their life cycles.

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Product Life Cycle (PLC) Theory

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Four stages of PLC theory:

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  1. Introduction
  2. Growth
  3. Maturity
  4. Decline
25
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A useful tool for understanding how and where globally competitive companies develop and sustain themselves.

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Porter Diamond

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Four conditions of Porter Diamond

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  1. Demand Conditions
  2. Factor Conditions
  3. Related and supporting industries
  4. Firm strategy, structure, and rivalry
27
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Every country’s people have different religious beliefs, lifestyles, customs and traditions, and preferences.

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Cultural Diversity

28
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A country’s government can have a major effect on its balance of trade due to its policies on subsidizing exporters, restrictions on imports, or lack of enforcement on piracy.

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Political & Legal

29
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Countries that are close to one another tend to trade more than countries that are far apart. This is because transporting goods over shorter distances is easier and less expensive.

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Location

30
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It demands in an economy is heavily reliant on international trade due to characteristics such as uneven distribution and exhaustibility.

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Natural Resources

31
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Extreme weather can disrupt supply chains, damage transportation infrastructure required for goods trade, and limit people’s ability to travel.

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Climate

32
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In countries with a larger population and a lower standard of living, their is a greater demand for necessities and a lower demand for articles of comfort and luxury.

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Population Density

33
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Communication techniques enable traders to connect with other traders, and the availability of cheap and fast modes of transportation and communication facilitates the transportation of goods to remote locations.

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Means of Transport and Communication

34
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An increase in _______ reduces the balance of trade in a country by reducing exports and increasing imports.

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Exchange rates

35
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If a country’s _______ increases relatively to the countries with which it trades, its current account will be expected to decrease, other things being equal.

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Inflation Rate

36
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The more productive a country’s workers are, the lower the labor costs per unit and cheaper its products - so exports should increase and imports decrease.

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Productivity / Labor

37
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If a country’s income level increases compared to other countries, its current account is expected to fall. The rise in real income (adjusted for inflation) reflects increased demand for foreign goods.

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National Income

38
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How many members were in World Trade Organization?

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159 members

39
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Works to reduce poverty and promote development in low income countries.

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World Bank Organization

40
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Works to negotiate trade agreements, settle disputes, and establish rules of trade.

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World Trade Organization

41
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Promotes economic growth, financial stability, works to reduce poverty and mediates international trade.

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

42
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World Bank Organization owned by ____ countries.

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187

43
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It is a government policy that affects the number of goods and services a country exports and imports.

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Trade policy

44
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It arises when there are no government restrictions on trade.

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Free trade

45
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It arises when governments set trade restrictions to help domestic industries.

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Protectionism

46
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It is the tax places on an imported good or service.

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Tariff

47
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It is the restriction on the amount of a good or service that can be imported in a set time frame.

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Import Quota

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It is the money paid by the government to exporters of a good.

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Export Subsidy

49
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It is an export quota that restricts the quantity of a good that can be exported to another country.

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Voluntary Export Restraints (VER)

50
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A trade policy that mandates that a portion of the goods that producers manufacture be produced domestically.

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Local Content Requirements (LCR)