Globalisation and International Trade

10 important questions on Globalisation and International Trade

In what ways is the globalisation process affected for individual economies:

- trade
- financial markets

The effect on national income in country B of a change in exports (or imports) of country A is called:

International Trade Multiplier

What factors influence gains from trade:

- Differences in demand
- Increased competition
- Trade as an 'engine of growth'
- Non-economic advantages
  • Higher grades + faster learning
  • Never study anything twice
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Discover Study Smart

The price index of exports divided by the price index of imports and then expressed as a percentage is called the:

Terms of trade

The theory that protecting/supporting certain industries can enable them to compete more effective with rivals is called:

Strategic trade theory

What are some problems with trade protection:

- Protection as second-best
- Retaliation
- Protection may allow firms to remain inefficient
- Bureaucracy

The WTO requires its member to operate according to the following rules:

- Non-discimination
- Reciprocity
- Prohibition of quotas
- Fair competition
- Binding Tariffs

What are long-term advantages of a customs unions:

- Exploit internal economies of scale
- External economies of scale
- Gain better terms of trade
- Increased competition
- More rapid spread of technology

What are long-term disadvantages of a customs union?

- Resources may flow from the country to a more efficient member
- Encourage greater oligopolistic collusion
- Diseconomies of scale
- costs of administering may be high

What stages go developing countries through:

1. Primary outward looking stage
2. Secondary inward looking stage
3. Secondary outward looking stage

The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:

  • A unique study and practice tool
  • Never study anything twice again
  • Get the grades you hope for
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Remember faster, study better. Scientifically proven.
Trustpilot Logo