Question 1

The most successful multilateral economic cooperation and policy coordination to date is the

Accepted Answer

A)  United Nations. 
B)  North American Free Trade Agreement. 
C)  World Trade Organization. 
D)  European Union. 
A)  United Nations. 
B)  North American Free Trade Agreement. 
C)  World Trade Organization. 
D)  European Union.

Question 2

What prompted the beginning of regional integration in Europe? What explains the continuation toward further European integration? Explain and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

The beginning of regional integration in

Question 3

Despite the fact that dismantling colonial empires and increasingly large impacts from technology have contributed greatly to interdependence,

Accepted Answer

A)  much of what we are calling interdependence is not really new;we are just seeing it for the first time. 
B)  the end of the cold war has really had very little impact. 
C)  globalization has nothing to do with these inputs. 
D)  all international transactions are still completely controlled and heavily constrained by national boundaries and the sovereign authority of independent states. 
A)  much of what we are calling interdependence is not really new;we are just seeing it for the first time. 
B)  the end of the cold war has really had very little impact. 
C)  globalization has nothing to do with these inputs. 
D)  all international transactions are still completely controlled and heavily constrained by national boundaries and the sovereign authority of independent states.

Question 4

In 2004 the European Union undertook its largest expansion with the addition of 10 new members including all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulgaria. 
B)  Estonia. 
C)  Latvia. 
D)  Slovenia. 
A)  Bulgaria. 
B)  Estonia. 
C)  Latvia. 
D)  Slovenia.

Question 5

Larger economic entities typically fare better than smaller ones in the modem world economy

Accepted Answer

A)  because demand for export is more stable than domestic demand. 
B)  although autarky is still a decent option for many entities. 
C)  because import demand is more stable than export demand. 
D)  because small economies can often be overwhelmed by forces beyond the control of their leaders. 
A)  because demand for export is more stable than domestic demand. 
B)  although autarky is still a decent option for many entities. 
C)  because import demand is more stable than export demand. 
D)  because small economies can often be overwhelmed by forces beyond the control of their leaders.

Question 6

Global and regional institutions like the WTO and the EU help reduce transaction costs by

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a forum for exchanging goods and services. 
B)  setting tariff rates on imports and exports. 
C)  increasing information and transparency. 
D)  forcing all states to remove barriers to trade. 
A)  providing a forum for exchanging goods and services. 
B)  setting tariff rates on imports and exports. 
C)  increasing information and transparency. 
D)  forcing all states to remove barriers to trade.

Question 7

The path toward European unification began with the creation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  European Coal and Steel Community. 
B)  European Defense Community. 
C)  European Atomic Energy Community. 
D)  European Economic Community. 
A)  European Coal and Steel Community. 
B)  European Defense Community. 
C)  European Atomic Energy Community. 
D)  European Economic Community.

Question 8

NAFTA is

Accepted Answer

A)  a free trade area. 
B)  a customs union. 
C)  an economic union. 
D)  a monetary union. 
A)  a free trade area. 
B)  a customs union. 
C)  an economic union. 
D)  a monetary union.

Question 9

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)differs from the European Union in two primary ways:

Accepted Answer

A)  NAFTA is much more comprehensive than the EU,and contains considerable loopholes. 
B)  NAFTA is less comprehensive than the EU,and has more member states. 
C)  NAFTA is less comprehensive than the EU,and was not founded with the vision to deliver continental peace. 
D)  NAFTA is a customs union,and the EU is more permanent. 
A)  NAFTA is much more comprehensive than the EU,and contains considerable loopholes. 
B)  NAFTA is less comprehensive than the EU,and has more member states. 
C)  NAFTA is less comprehensive than the EU,and was not founded with the vision to deliver continental peace. 
D)  NAFTA is a customs union,and the EU is more permanent.

Question 10

Natural endowments have ________impact on state power.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  very little 
C)  moderate 
D)  considerable 
A)  no 
B)  very little 
C)  moderate 
D)  considerable

Question 11

Institutionally,the European Union is a complex of intergovernmental and supranational organizations in a combination also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  international sovereignty. 
B)  pooled interdependence. 
C)  pooled sovereignty. 
D)  complex relations. 
A)  international sovereignty. 
B)  pooled interdependence. 
C)  pooled sovereignty. 
D)  complex relations.

Question 12

What are some of the pros and cons of globalization? Who is satisfied and who is dissatisfied? Explain and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has both pros and cons, an

Question 13

The admission of 10 new members in 2004 resulted in an increase of ______ percent in the population of the EU.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 14

Why and in what ways has Europe moved beyond the realm of economic and monetary union and into the realm of political integration? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Europe has moved beyond the realm of eco

Question 15

A group of countries that agrees just to eliminate all tariffs between them,is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  customs union. 
B)  free trade area. 
C)  common market. 
D)  monetary union. 
A)  customs union. 
B)  free trade area. 
C)  common market. 
D)  monetary union.

Question 16

When we talk about the process whereby economic,political,and sociocultural transactions are less and less constrained by national boundaries,we are referring to

Accepted Answer

A)  integration. 
B)  internationalization. 
C)  globalization. 
D)  antinationalization. 
A)  integration. 
B)  internationalization. 
C)  globalization. 
D)  antinationalization.

Question 17

Globalization has aided the transnational illicit drug trade to over _____ customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  70 million 
B)  180 million 
C)  500 million 
D)  1.2 billion 
A)  70 million 
B)  180 million 
C)  500 million 
D)  1.2 billion

Question 18

Complex interdependence is one vision describing the state of global politics and includes three major elements:

Accepted Answer

A)  actors other than states matter,military security is no longer the dominant issue,and the use of military force is precluded as a method of resolving conflicts. 
B)  class issues dominate interstate relations,military security is still the dominant concern,and the use of military force is still an acceptable method of conflict resolution. 
C)  actors other than states matter,class issues dominate international relations,and the use of military force is precluded as a method of resolving conflicts. 
D)  only states matter,military security is no longer the dominant issue,and the use of military force is precluded as a method of resolving conflicts. 
A)  actors other than states matter,military security is no longer the dominant issue,and the use of military force is precluded as a method of resolving conflicts. 
B)  class issues dominate interstate relations,military security is still the dominant concern,and the use of military force is still an acceptable method of conflict resolution. 
C)  actors other than states matter,class issues dominate international relations,and the use of military force is precluded as a method of resolving conflicts. 
D)  only states matter,military security is no longer the dominant issue,and the use of military force is precluded as a method of resolving conflicts.

Question 19

The creation of a single market out of a number of separate markets previously defined by national boundaries in order to take advantages of a larger market is called

Accepted Answer

A)  economic integration. 
B)  economic cooperation. 
C)  monetary union. 
D)  market coordination. 
A)  economic integration. 
B)  economic cooperation. 
C)  monetary union. 
D)  market coordination.

The most successful multilateral economic cooperation and policy coordination to date is the

What prompted the beginning of regional integration in Europe? What explains the continuation toward further European integration? Explain and provide examples.

Despite the fact that dismantling colonial empires and increasingly large impacts from technology have contributed greatly to interdependence,

In 2004 the European Union undertook its largest expansion with the addition of 10 new members including all of the following EXCEPT

Larger economic entities typically fare better than smaller ones in the modem world economy

Global and regional institutions like the WTO and the EU help reduce transaction costs by

The path toward European unification began with the creation of the

NAFTA is

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)differs from the European Union in two primary ways:

Natural endowments have ________impact on state power.

Institutionally,the European Union is a complex of intergovernmental and supranational organizations in a combination also known as

What are some of the pros and cons of globalization? Who is satisfied and who is dissatisfied? Explain and provide examples.

The admission of 10 new members in 2004 resulted in an increase of ______ percent in the population of the EU.

Why and in what ways has Europe moved beyond the realm of economic and monetary union and into the realm of political integration? Provide examples.

A group of countries that agrees just to eliminate all tariffs between them,is called a

When we talk about the process whereby economic,political,and sociocultural transactions are less and less constrained by national boundaries,we are referring to

Globalization has aided the transnational illicit drug trade to over _____ customers.

Complex interdependence is one vision describing the state of global politics and includes three major elements:

The creation of a single market out of a number of separate markets previously defined by national boundaries in order to take advantages of a larger market is called

World Politics: Analysis,choice,and Constraint

Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality

Global Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage

Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy

Decision Making: Rationality,psychology,and Organizations

Why States and Other Actors Resort to Force

Security Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament

International Law

Global Order,organization,and the United Nations

Interdependence and Economic Order

Development and Underdevelopment

Global Commons: Environmental Threats and Responses

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Exam 12: Regional Economic Integration and Globalization

The most successful multilateral economic cooperation and policy coordination to date is the

What prompted the beginning of regional integration in Europe? What explains the continuation toward further European integration? Explain and provide examples.

Despite the fact that dismantling colonial empires and increasingly large impacts from technology have contributed greatly to interdependence,

In 2004 the European Union undertook its largest expansion with the addition of 10 new members including all of the following EXCEPT

Larger economic entities typically fare better than smaller ones in the modem world economy

Global and regional institutions like the WTO and the EU help reduce transaction costs by

The path toward European unification began with the creation of the

NAFTA is

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)differs from the European Union in two primary ways:

Natural endowments have ________impact on state power.

Institutionally,the European Union is a complex of intergovernmental and supranational organizations in a combination also known as

What are some of the pros and cons of globalization? Who is satisfied and who is dissatisfied? Explain and provide examples.

The admission of 10 new members in 2004 resulted in an increase of ______ percent in the population of the EU.

Why and in what ways has Europe moved beyond the realm of economic and monetary union and into the realm of political integration? Provide examples.

A group of countries that agrees just to eliminate all tariffs between them,is called a

When we talk about the process whereby economic,political,and sociocultural transactions are less and less constrained by national boundaries,we are referring to

Globalization has aided the transnational illicit drug trade to over _____ customers.

Complex interdependence is one vision describing the state of global politics and includes three major elements:

The creation of a single market out of a number of separate markets previously defined by national boundaries in order to take advantages of a larger market is called

World Politics: Analysis,choice,and Constraint

Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality

Global Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage

Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy

Decision Making: Rationality,psychology,and Organizations

Why States and Other Actors Resort to Force

Security Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament

International Law

Global Order,organization,and the United Nations

Interdependence and Economic Order

Development and Underdevelopment

Global Commons: Environmental Threats and Responses

Which Global Future

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