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Economic Integration and Globalization

Description: This quiz covers the concepts of economic integration and globalization, including the different types of economic integration, the benefits and challenges of globalization, and the role of international organizations in promoting economic integration.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of economic integration?

  1. Free Trade Area

  2. Customs Union

  3. Common Market

  4. Economic Union


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An economic union is a type of economic integration that goes beyond a common market by also involving the coordination of economic policies, such as monetary and fiscal policy.

What is the main benefit of economic integration?

  1. Increased trade

  2. Increased investment

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic integration can lead to increased trade, investment, and economic growth by reducing barriers to trade and investment, and by creating a larger and more integrated market.

What is the main challenge of globalization?

  1. Increased inequality

  2. Environmental degradation

  3. Cultural homogenization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Globalization can lead to increased inequality, environmental degradation, and cultural homogenization, as well as other challenges.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting free trade?

  1. World Trade Organization

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. World Bank

  4. United Nations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Trade Organization is the international organization responsible for promoting free trade by reducing trade barriers and ensuring that trade is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.

What is the name of the agreement that created the European Union?

  1. Treaty of Rome

  2. Treaty of Lisbon

  3. Treaty of Maastricht

  4. Treaty of Nice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Treaty of Rome, also known as the Treaty Establishing the European Economic Community, was signed in 1957 and created the European Economic Community, which later became the European Union.

Which country is NOT a member of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Mexico

  4. China


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NAFTA is a trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. China is not a member of NAFTA.

What is the name of the regional trade agreement between China and 14 other countries in the Asia-Pacific region?

  1. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

  2. Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

  3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

  4. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a trade agreement between China and 14 other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand.

Which country is NOT a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. North Korea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

North Korea is not a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

What is the name of the international organization that provides financial assistance to developing countries?

  1. World Bank

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. United Nations Development Programme

  4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Bank is an international organization that provides financial assistance to developing countries in the form of loans and grants.

Which country is NOT a member of the G20?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India is not a member of the G20.

What is the name of the agreement that created the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)?

  1. African Continental Free Trade Agreement

  2. African Economic Community Treaty

  3. Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Treaty

  4. Economic Community of West African States Treaty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is an agreement that created a free trade area among African countries.

Which country is NOT a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Malaysia

  3. Singapore

  4. Japan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Japan is not a member of ASEAN.

What is the name of the regional trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada?

  1. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

  2. United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

  3. Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

  4. Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada that replaced NAFTA.

Which country is NOT a member of the European Union (EU)?

  1. Germany

  2. France

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Switzerland


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Switzerland is not a member of the EU.

What is the name of the international organization that promotes cooperation on economic and social issues?

  1. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  3. World Bank

  4. International Monetary Fund (IMF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is an international organization that promotes cooperation on economic and social issues.

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