Trade and Competition Policy

Description: This quiz covers the concepts, theories, and policies related to international trade and competition policy.
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Which economic theory suggests that countries should specialize in producing goods in which they have a comparative advantage?

  1. Mercantilism

  2. Absolute Advantage Theory

  3. Comparative Advantage Theory

  4. Protectionism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Comparative Advantage Theory, developed by David Ricardo, argues that countries should specialize in producing goods in which they have a relatively lower opportunity cost compared to other countries.

What is the primary goal of competition policy?

  1. To maximize consumer welfare

  2. To increase government revenue

  3. To protect domestic industries

  4. To promote economic growth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Competition policy aims to promote fair competition in markets, thereby maximizing consumer welfare by ensuring lower prices, higher quality products, and increased innovation.

Which trade policy involves imposing tariffs or other restrictions on imported goods to protect domestic industries?

  1. Free Trade

  2. Protectionism

  3. Mercantilism

  4. Comparative Advantage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Protectionism is a trade policy that uses tariffs, quotas, or other barriers to restrict imports and protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

What is the main objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

  1. To promote free trade

  2. To regulate international trade

  3. To protect intellectual property rights

  4. To promote economic development


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The WTO's primary objective is to regulate international trade by establishing rules and procedures for the conduct of trade between its member countries.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country has a trade deficit with one country but a trade surplus with another country?

  1. Bilateral Trade Deficit

  2. Bilateral Trade Surplus

  3. Trade Imbalance

  4. Trade Equilibrium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Trade imbalance refers to the situation when a country's imports exceed its exports, resulting in a trade deficit, or when its exports exceed its imports, resulting in a trade surplus.

Which economic theory suggests that countries should impose tariffs on imported goods to generate revenue for the government?

  1. Mercantilism

  2. Absolute Advantage Theory

  3. Comparative Advantage Theory

  4. Protectionism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercantilism is an economic theory that advocates for government intervention in trade to promote national wealth and power by imposing tariffs and other restrictions on imports.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country's currency is undervalued relative to other currencies?

  1. Currency Appreciation

  2. Currency Depreciation

  3. Currency Overvaluation

  4. Currency Undervaluation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Currency undervaluation occurs when a country's currency is worth less than its true value compared to other currencies, making its exports cheaper and imports more expensive.

Which trade policy involves reducing or eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers between countries?

  1. Free Trade

  2. Protectionism

  3. Mercantilism

  4. Comparative Advantage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Free trade is a trade policy that advocates for the reduction or elimination of tariffs and other trade barriers between countries, allowing goods and services to flow freely across borders.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country's currency is overvalued relative to other currencies?

  1. Currency Appreciation

  2. Currency Depreciation

  3. Currency Overvaluation

  4. Currency Undervaluation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Currency overvaluation occurs when a country's currency is worth more than its true value compared to other currencies, making its exports more expensive and imports cheaper.

Which economic theory suggests that countries should focus on producing goods that they can produce at a lower absolute cost than other countries?

  1. Mercantilism

  2. Absolute Advantage Theory

  3. Comparative Advantage Theory

  4. Protectionism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Absolute Advantage Theory, developed by Adam Smith, argues that countries should specialize in producing goods in which they have an absolute advantage, meaning they can produce them at a lower absolute cost than other countries.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country's imports exceed its exports?

  1. Trade Deficit

  2. Trade Surplus

  3. Trade Imbalance

  4. Trade Equilibrium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade deficit occurs when a country's imports exceed its exports, resulting in a negative balance of trade.

Which trade policy involves imposing quotas or other quantitative restrictions on imported goods to protect domestic industries?

  1. Free Trade

  2. Protectionism

  3. Mercantilism

  4. Comparative Advantage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Protectionism is a trade policy that uses quotas, embargoes, or other quantitative restrictions to limit the quantity of imported goods, thereby protecting domestic industries from foreign competition.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country's exports exceed its imports?

  1. Trade Deficit

  2. Trade Surplus

  3. Trade Imbalance

  4. Trade Equilibrium


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trade surplus occurs when a country's exports exceed its imports, resulting in a positive balance of trade.

Which economic theory suggests that countries should focus on producing goods in which they have a relatively lower opportunity cost compared to other countries?

  1. Mercantilism

  2. Absolute Advantage Theory

  3. Comparative Advantage Theory

  4. Protectionism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Comparative Advantage Theory, developed by David Ricardo, argues that countries should specialize in producing goods in which they have a relatively lower opportunity cost compared to other countries.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country's imports and exports are equal?

  1. Trade Deficit

  2. Trade Surplus

  3. Trade Imbalance

  4. Trade Equilibrium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade equilibrium occurs when a country's imports and exports are equal, resulting in a balanced trade.

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