Question 1

The most basic economic integration and cooperation is the:

Accepted Answer

A) political union. 
B) common market. 
C) regional cooperation for development (RC
D) . 
D) customs union. 
E) free trade area (FT
A) . 
A) political union. 
B) common market. 
C) regional cooperation for development (RC
D) . 
D) customs union. 
E) free trade area (FT
A) . C

Question 2

Describe the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Accepted Answer

ASEAN is the primary multinational trade group in Asia.The steps countries took to expand and diversify their industrial base to foster intraregional trade when ASEAN was first created have resulted in the fastest growing economies in the region and an increase in trade among members (see page 295, Exhibit 10.8 ). For additional information see pages 296-297.

Question 3

Initially NAFTA was envisioned as the blueprint for the European Union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The success of MERCOSUR has been in part attributable to:

Accepted Answer

A) support from free market advocates in the United States and the United Nations. 
B) fear of military intervention if they did not come to an agreement. 
C) leadership of Fidel Castro. 
D) member's reaching agreements on automobile,textile,and border customs procedures. 
E) the previous success of NAFTA. 
A) support from free market advocates in the United States and the United Nations. 
B) fear of military intervention if they did not come to an agreement. 
C) leadership of Fidel Castro. 
D) member's reaching agreements on automobile,textile,and border customs procedures. 
E) the previous success of NAFTA.

Question 5

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)was formed by Britain because it did not want to join the European Economic Community (EEC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A __________ agreement eliminates all tariffs and other restrictions on internal trade,adopts a set of common external tariffs,and removes all restrictions on the free flow of capital and labor among member nations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ agreement eliminates all tariffs and...

Question 7

Europe has one other trade group that has emerged and persisted since the dissolution of the Soviet Union:

Accepted Answer

A) the European Union East 
B) the Commonwealth of Independent States 
C) the Eastern Bloc Economic Area 
D) the European Free Trade Association 
E) the Euro-Soviet Union 
A) the European Union East 
B) the Commonwealth of Independent States 
C) the Eastern Bloc Economic Area 
D) the European Free Trade Association 
E) the Euro-Soviet Union

Question 8

A commonwealth of nations is a mandatory organization providing for the strongest possible economic integration relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The __________ is the European Union's Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) Council of Ministers 
B) European Court of Justice 
C) European Parliament 
D) Brussels Judicial Council 
E) European Community Committee 
A) Council of Ministers 
B) European Court of Justice 
C) European Parliament 
D) Brussels Judicial Council 
E) European Community Committee

Question 10

The primary multinational trade group in Asia is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The primary multinational trade group that represents Asia is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Associatio

Question 12

The WTO is wholly dedicated to the making trade among nations more efficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 2007 the __________ celebrated its golden anniversary;most would agree that it has been a success delivering peace and prosperity to its member nations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2007 the __________ celebrated its golden...

Question 14

The text summarizes nine different key provisions of NAFTA.Assume that you were a trade negotiator that has accepted the mission of expanding NAFTA to include Chile and Brazil in the next three years.Which of the key provisions of NAFTA would probably present the greatest difficulty to the proposed expansion to include Chile and Brazil? Be specific and justify your conclusions.

Accepted Answer

The nine key provisions may be found in

Question 15

Regional economic cooperative agreements have been around since:

Accepted Answer

A) the discovery of the New World. 
B) the American Revolution. 
C) the American Civil War. 
D) the end of World War I. 
E) the end of World War II. 
A) the discovery of the New World. 
B) the American Revolution. 
C) the American Civil War. 
D) the end of World War I. 
E) the end of World War II.

Question 16

The second-largest common-market agreement in Latin America after NAFTA is known as _________________.

Accepted Answer

Southern C

Question 17

Briefly,explain the concept of a multinational market region.

Accepted Answer

The multinational market region is defin

Question 18

Characterize and describe a free trade area,customs union,common market,and political union.

Accepted Answer

The free trade area is an agreement betw

Question 19

As George Platt examines markets that might match his company's investment requirements;he is particularly struck by the fact that the European Community has an extensive transportation network.This network seems to draw all the member nations closer together.Which of the following critical factors for ensuring an effective economic union is Mr.Platt examining when he reviews transportation networks?

Accepted Answer

A) cultural factors 
B) trade factors 
C) political factors 
D) geographic proximity 
E) economic factors 
A) cultural factors 
B) trade factors 
C) political factors 
D) geographic proximity 
E) economic factors

Question 20

A __________ is an agreement between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate customs duties and nontariff trade barriers among partner countries while members maintain individual tariff schedules for external countries.

Accepted Answer

A) political union 
B) common market 
C) regional cooperation for development (RC
D)  
D) customs union 
E) free trade area (FT
A)  
A) political union 
B) common market 
C) regional cooperation for development (RC
D)  
D) customs union 
E) free trade area (FT
A)

The most basic economic integration and cooperation is the:

Describe the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Initially NAFTA was envisioned as the blueprint for the European Union.

The success of MERCOSUR has been in part attributable to:

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)was formed by Britain because it did not want to join the European Economic Community (EEC).

A __________ agreement eliminates all tariffs and other restrictions on internal trade,adopts a set of common external tariffs,and removes all restrictions on the free flow of capital and labor among member nations.

Europe has one other trade group that has emerged and persisted since the dissolution of the Soviet Union:

A commonwealth of nations is a mandatory organization providing for the strongest possible economic integration relationship.

The __________ is the European Union's Supreme Court.

The primary multinational trade group in Asia is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The primary multinational trade group that represents Asia is known as __________.

The WTO is wholly dedicated to the making trade among nations more efficient.

In 2007 the __________ celebrated its golden anniversary;most would agree that it has been a success delivering peace and prosperity to its member nations.

Regional economic cooperative agreements have been around since:

The second-largest common-market agreement in Latin America after NAFTA is known as _________________.

Briefly,explain the concept of a multinational market region.

Characterize and describe a free trade area,customs union,common market,and political union.

A __________ is an agreement between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate customs duties and nontariff trade barriers among partner countries while members maintain individual tariff schedules for external countries.

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Exam 10: Multinational Market Regions and Market Groups

The most basic economic integration and cooperation is the:

Describe the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Initially NAFTA was envisioned as the blueprint for the European Union.

The success of MERCOSUR has been in part attributable to:

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)was formed by Britain because it did not want to join the European Economic Community (EEC).

A __________ agreement eliminates all tariffs and other restrictions on internal trade,adopts a set of common external tariffs,and removes all restrictions on the free flow of capital and labor among member nations.

Europe has one other trade group that has emerged and persisted since the dissolution of the Soviet Union:

A commonwealth of nations is a mandatory organization providing for the strongest possible economic integration relationship.

The __________ is the European Union's Supreme Court.

The primary multinational trade group in Asia is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The primary multinational trade group that represents Asia is known as __________.

The WTO is wholly dedicated to the making trade among nations more efficient.

In 2007 the __________ celebrated its golden anniversary;most would agree that it has been a success delivering peace and prosperity to its member nations.

Regional economic cooperative agreements have been around since:

The second-largest common-market agreement in Latin America after NAFTA is known as _________________.

Briefly,explain the concept of a multinational market region.

Characterize and describe a free trade area,customs union,common market,and political union.

A __________ is an agreement between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate customs duties and nontariff trade barriers among partner countries while members maintain individual tariff schedules for external countries.

The Scope and Challenge of International Marketing

The Dynamic Environment of International Trade

History and Geography: The Foundations of Culture

Cultural Dynamics in Assessing Global Markets

Culture, Management Style, and Business Systems

The Political Environment: A Critical Concern

The International Legal Environment: Playing by the Rules

Developing a Global Vision Through Marketing Research

Emerging Markets

Global Marketing Management: Planning and Organization

Products and Services for Consumers

Products and Services for Businesses

International Marketing Channels

Exporting and Logistics: Special Issues for Business

Integrated Marketing Communications and International Advertising

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Pricing for International Markets

Negotiating With International Customers, Partners, and Regulators

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