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What are the purposes of international economic organizations? Select three answers.

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to resolve trade disputes
B
to decrease regulation of product supply chains
C
to promote fair and successful trade
D
to solve the problems of various countries
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to encourage trade in developing countries
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Why do companies choose to outsource work?

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to increase profits
B
to improve products
C
to cut transportation costs
D
to develop local resources
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The graph shows US Oil Import Prices from 1995 to 2010.What most likely caused the steady increase in price per barrel of oil between 2001 and 2008?

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a global recession
B
scarcity of petroleum
C
a large population growth
D
demand from developing countries
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The graph below shows global trade and percentage of GDP.What conclusion should be drawn from the graph?

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Trade has minimal impact on GDP.
B
Trade increased between 1980 and 1990.
C
Trade between nations declined between 1990 and 2000.
D
Trade increases create higher GDP percentage rates.
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A multinational organization is defined as a business that

A
participates in all trade organizations.
B
operates in multiple countries.
C
is always not for profit.
D
only hires employees through outsourcing.
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In countries such as China, globalization has led to

A
a small middle class.
B
a better standard of living.
C
a large population at the poverty level.
D
a trade agreement with other nations.
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What is the primary purpose of the European Union?

A
to create a common currency
B
to allow more trade between countries
C
to encourage immigration from one country to another
D
to permit workers to seek employment in international areas
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Which group is an example of a commodity organization?

A
European Union
B
World Trade Organization
C
North American Free Trade Agreement
D
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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How has the Internet improved business communication worldwide? Select three options.

A
It allows for instant communication.
B
It enables people to monitor economic trends.
C
It always provides reliable information.
D
It ensures all messages are secure from hackers.
E
It makes it possible to buy and sell instantly.
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Globalization has the largest effect on

A
employment.
B
businesses.
C
economies.
D
transportation.
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Which statement best explains why President Bush targeted Afghanistan after declaring a war on terror?

A
The Taliban, who held power in Afghanistan, welcomed Osama bin Laden.
B
The Taliban, who held power in Afghanistan, practiced strict Islamic beliefs.
C
The terrorist group al-Qaeda had corrupt officials within Afghanistan’s democratic government.
D
The terrorist group al-Qaeda had overthrown the Afghan government shortly before the 9/11 attacks.
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Who declared a “war on terror”?

A
George W. Bush
B
Osama bin Laden
C
Saddam Hussein
D
Bill Clinton
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Following the invasion, as the United States struggled to impose law and order in Iraq,

A
the Taliban began to regain control.
B
Arab groups supported US troops.
C
a violent insurgency fought US troops.
D
Hussein’s supporters returned to power.
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What tactic did Taliban fighters use to reassert control of some areas of Afghanistan?

A
air strikes
B
desert warfare
C
hijackings
D
suicide bombings
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A positive result of the war in Iraq was that

A
it led to years of peace in the country.
B
it ended the regime of a brutal leader.
C
it led to immediate stability within Iraq.
D
it smoothed tensions between factions.
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During the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden

A
was killed by the American military.
B
was captured by coalition troops.
C
escaped to another country.
D
led Afghani military forces.
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Following the war in Iraq,

A
Saddam Hussein’s reign continued.
B
the country became more stable.
C
many warring factions made peace.
D
the nation elected a new government.
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President Bush argued that the so-called “axis of evil” had shown a willingness to

A
plan an invasion of the United States.
B
organize the September 11th attacks.
C
attack American troops in Afghanistan.
D
develop weapons of mass destruction.
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After the effects of the troop “surge” were felt in Iraq, President Bush

A
ordered a similar surge in Afghanistan.
B
ordered additional troops into Pakistan.
C
announced a plan for an immediate US withdrawal.
D
announced a plan for a gradual US withdrawal.
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The invasion of Afghanistan by American troops

A
forced the Taliban to surrender Osama bin Laden.
B
caused the Taliban’s government to fall quickly.
C
failed due to UN forces supporting the Taliban.
D
suffered against the Taliban’s military forces.

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