全球化：練習題

• a.

  An increase in the number of global trade quotas and tariffs to protect infant industries.

• b.

  A shift towards nationalisation of industries and the removal of private sector involvement.

• c.

  The decision by most governments to discourage the movement of profit by Multinational Corporations.

• d.

  A substantial reduction in the costs of global communication and containerised transport.

• a.

  Increased carbon emissions from transport and the exploitation of countries with weak pollution regulations.

• b.

  Lower costs of communication and the relocation of headquarters to tax havens.

• c.

  Reduced use of non-renewable resources and the growth of the tertiary sector.

• d.

  Increased investment in green infrastructure and the standardisation of global wages.

• a.Strict enforcement of environmental laws in the developing country and a decrease in the supply of labour in the developed country.
• b.Increased biodiversity in the developing country and higher wages in the developed country.
• c.Reduced carbon emissions in the developing country and a shortage of labour in the developed country.
• d.Possible environmental degradation in the developing country and structural unemployment in the developed country.

• a.

  The reduction in transport costs versus the increase in the cost of global communication systems.

• b.

  The potential for increased employment and infrastructure investment versus the loss of future tax revenue and potential environmental damage.

• c.

  The increase in consumer choice versus the decrease in the quality of goods produced by Multinational Corporations.

• d.

  The emergence of local monopolies versus the total elimination of international trade barriers.

• a.To ensure that all profits are taxed in the host country.
• b.To benefit from economies of scale and access cheaper raw materials.
• c.To limit their customer base to a single geographical region.
• d.To increase the transport and communication costs of production.

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