Forms of Trade Agreements

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Which of the following is NOT a form of trade agreement?

  1. Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)

  2. Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

  3. Customs Union

  4. Common Market


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A common market is not a form of trade agreement, but rather a higher level of economic integration where goods, services, capital, and labor can move freely between member countries.

In a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), member countries:

  1. Eliminate all tariffs on trade between them

  2. Reduce tariffs on trade between them

  3. Increase tariffs on trade between them

  4. Have no restrictions on trade between them


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a PTA, member countries agree to reduce tariffs on trade between them, but not necessarily eliminate them completely.

Which of the following is an example of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?

  1. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

  2. European Union (EU)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NAFTA is an example of an FTA between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

In a Customs Union, member countries:

  1. Eliminate all tariffs on trade between them

  2. Reduce tariffs on trade between them

  3. Increase tariffs on trade between them

  4. Have a common external tariff


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In a Customs Union, member countries agree to eliminate tariffs on trade between them and adopt a common external tariff for trade with non-member countries.

Which of the following is an example of a Common Market?

  1. European Union (EU)

  2. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EU is an example of a Common Market, where goods, services, capital, and labor can move freely between member countries.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of trade agreements?

  1. Increased trade volume

  2. Lower consumer prices

  3. More job opportunities

  4. Reduced economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade agreements typically lead to increased trade volume, lower consumer prices, and more job opportunities, not reduced economic growth.

Which of the following is a potential challenge of trade agreements?

  1. Increased trade deficit

  2. Job losses in certain industries

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade agreements can potentially lead to increased trade deficit, job losses in certain industries, and environmental degradation.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is:

  1. A trade agreement

  2. A global organization that regulates trade

  3. A regional trade bloc

  4. A development agency


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The WTO is a global organization that regulates trade between participating countries.

The most-favored-nation (MFN) principle in trade agreements means that:

  1. All member countries are treated equally

  2. Some member countries are given preferential treatment

  3. Non-member countries are given preferential treatment

  4. Member countries can discriminate against each other


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MFN principle ensures that all member countries are treated equally in terms of trade.

Which of the following is an example of a regional trade agreement?

  1. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

  2. European Union (EU)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ASEAN is an example of a regional trade agreement between Southeast Asian countries.

Which of the following is an example of a bilateral trade agreement?

  1. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

  2. European Union (EU)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. Free Trade Agreement between the United States and China


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A bilateral trade agreement is an agreement between two countries.

Which of the following is an example of a multilateral trade agreement?

  1. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

  2. European Union (EU)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The WTO is an example of a multilateral trade agreement, involving many countries.

The purpose of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was to:

  1. Reduce tariffs and other trade barriers

  2. Promote free trade

  3. Regulate international trade

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GATT aimed to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers, promote free trade, and regulate international trade.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

  1. Administering trade agreements

  2. Resolving trade disputes

  3. Promoting free trade

  4. Setting tariffs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WTO does not set tariffs, but rather negotiates and enforces trade agreements between member countries.

The Doha Round of trade negotiations was launched in:

  1. 2001

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

  4. 2015


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Doha Round of trade negotiations was launched in 2001.

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