Fundamentals of International Trade Quiz

Explore fundamentals of international trade with this quiz. Learn about comparative advantage, trade barriers, WTO, and more!

#1

Which of the following is an advantage of international trade?

Increased competition leading to lower prices
Decreased variety of goods and services
Reduced economic growth
Limited access to resources
#2

Which international organization facilitates global trade by negotiating and implementing trade agreements?

United Nations (UN)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
World Bank
#3

What is a trade deficit?

When a country's exports exceed its imports
When a country's imports exceed its exports
When a country has a surplus in its current account
When a country's currency appreciates
#4

What is the main purpose of a trade embargo?

To increase trade between nations
To promote diplomatic relations
To restrict or prohibit trade with a particular country
To encourage globalization
#5

What is the term for a tax imposed on imported goods?

Subsidy
Tariff
Quota
Dumping
#6

What does 'comparative advantage' refer to in international trade?

A country's ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another country
The total output a country can produce
A country's ability to produce all goods and services efficiently
The ability of a country to produce more than it consumes
#7

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to international trade?

Tariffs
Quotas
Subsidies
Free trade agreements
#8

What is the balance of trade?

The difference between a country's imports and exports of goods and services
The total value of a country's exports
The total value of a country's imports
The difference between a country's savings and investments
#9

Which economic theory advocates for minimal government intervention in international trade?

Mercantilism
Keynesian economics
Protectionism
Free trade liberalism
#10

What is a trade barrier?

A government restriction that impedes trade
A tax levied on imports or exports
An international trade agreement
A type of currency exchange mechanism
#11

What does the term 'dumping' refer to in international trade?

Selling goods in a foreign market below their cost of production
Recycling waste materials
Selling goods at a high price
Trading goods between countries with similar economies
#12

What is the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act known for?

Initiating free trade agreements
Imposing high tariffs leading to a decline in international trade during the Great Depression
Establishing the World Trade Organization
Promoting globalization
#13

What is the 'most favored nation' principle in international trade?

A country giving preferential treatment to certain trading partners
A policy of imposing tariffs on all imported goods
A system of preferential trade agreements
A commitment to treat all trading partners equally

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