International Economic Theory

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and theories of international economics, including trade, tariffs, exchange rates, and economic growth.
Number of Questions: 14
Created by:
Tags: international economics trade theory tariffs exchange rates economic growth
Attempted 0/14 Correct 0 Score 0

Which theory suggests that countries should specialize in producing and exporting goods in which they have a comparative advantage?

  1. Absolute Advantage Theory

  2. Comparative Advantage Theory

  3. Mercantilism

  4. Protectionism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Comparative Advantage Theory, proposed by David Ricardo, argues that countries should specialize in producing and exporting goods in which they have a lower opportunity cost, even if they have an absolute advantage in producing other goods.

What is the primary purpose of a tariff?

  1. To increase government revenue

  2. To protect domestic industries from foreign competition

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To stabilize exchange rates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods, primarily aimed at protecting domestic industries from foreign competition by increasing the price of imported goods and making them less attractive to consumers.

Which economic theory emphasizes the importance of exports and a favorable balance of trade for economic growth?

  1. Mercantilism

  2. Keynesian Economics

  3. Monetarism

  4. New Classical Economics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercantilism, a historical economic theory, emphasizes the importance of exports and a favorable balance of trade for economic growth and national wealth.

What is the term for the value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period?

  1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  2. Gross National Product (GNP)

  3. Net Domestic Product (NDP)

  4. Net National Product (NNP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

Which economic theory emphasizes the role of money supply in determining the level of economic activity?

  1. Keynesian Economics

  2. Monetarism

  3. New Classical Economics

  4. Austrian Economics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monetarism, proposed by Milton Friedman, emphasizes the role of money supply in determining the level of economic activity, arguing that changes in the money supply can significantly impact inflation, output, and employment.

What is the term for the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another?

  1. Exchange Rate

  2. Interest Rate

  3. Inflation Rate

  4. Unemployment Rate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exchange Rate is the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another, determining the relative value of currencies and affecting international trade and investment.

Which economic theory emphasizes the importance of flexible wages and prices in achieving economic equilibrium?

  1. Keynesian Economics

  2. Monetarism

  3. New Classical Economics

  4. Austrian Economics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

New Classical Economics, associated with Robert Lucas, emphasizes the importance of flexible wages and prices in achieving economic equilibrium, arguing that markets can self-correct without government intervention.

What is the term for the movement of goods and services across national borders?

  1. International Trade

  2. Domestic Trade

  3. Barter Trade

  4. Entrepot Trade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

International Trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between countries, involving the import and export of products and services.

Which economic theory emphasizes the importance of government intervention to stimulate economic growth?

  1. Keynesian Economics

  2. Monetarism

  3. New Classical Economics

  4. Austrian Economics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keynesian Economics, proposed by John Maynard Keynes, emphasizes the importance of government intervention, such as fiscal and monetary policies, to stimulate economic growth and address economic downturns.

What is the term for the difference between a country's exports and imports?

  1. Balance of Trade

  2. Balance of Payments

  3. Current Account Balance

  4. Capital Account Balance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balance of Trade refers to the difference between a country's exports and imports, indicating whether a country has a trade surplus or deficit.

Which economic theory emphasizes the importance of free markets and limited government intervention?

  1. Keynesian Economics

  2. Monetarism

  3. New Classical Economics

  4. Austrian Economics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Austrian Economics, associated with Friedrich Hayek and Ludwig von Mises, emphasizes the importance of free markets, individual liberty, and limited government intervention in economic affairs.

What is the term for the movement of capital, such as investments and loans, across national borders?

  1. International Capital Flows

  2. Domestic Capital Flows

  3. Foreign Direct Investment

  4. Portfolio Investment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

International Capital Flows refer to the movement of capital, such as investments and loans, across national borders, affecting exchange rates, economic growth, and global financial markets.

Which economic theory emphasizes the importance of technological innovation and entrepreneurship in economic growth?

  1. Keynesian Economics

  2. Monetarism

  3. New Classical Economics

  4. Endogenous Growth Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endogenous Growth Theory, proposed by Robert Lucas and Paul Romer, emphasizes the importance of technological innovation and entrepreneurship in driving economic growth, arguing that these factors are not exogenous but rather determined within the economic system.

What is the term for the process of a country adopting the currency of another country?

  1. Dollarization

  2. Euroization

  3. Sterlingization

  4. Yenization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dollarization refers to the process of a country adopting the U.S. dollar as its official currency, often done to stabilize the economy and reduce inflation.

- Hide questions