Business

Which of the following is an indicator of low human development in a c

QUESTION Which of the following is an indicator of low human development in a country? A. A score of 0.3 on the HDI scale B. Rapid “democratization” of political communities C. Large population due to a highly developed health care system D. Giving citizens a voice in the important decisions made for the community E. […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Without a legal system that protects property rights, and without the

QUESTION Without a legal system that protects property rights, and without the machinery to enforce that system, the incentive to engage in economic activity can be reduced substantially by private and public entities. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER TRUE Without a legal system that protects property rights, and without the […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following best exemplifies an entrepreneur? A. Sam, an e

QUESTION Which of the following best exemplifies an entrepreneur? A. Sam, an employee at a supermarket, is solely responsible for all the purchases and sales at the grocery department. B. Joe recycles old household articles to build phones, radios, and other things for his personal use. C. Max makes his living by investing in small […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

A country’s economic system and property rights regime do not influenc

QUESTION A country’s economic system and property rights regime do not influence the attractiveness of the country as a market or investment site. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER FALSE The political, economic, and legal environments of a country clearly influence the attractiveness of that country as a market or investment […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

In both China and India, the shift toward a command-based economic sys

QUESTION In both China and India, the shift toward a command-based economic system has produced large gains despite weak property rights and endemic corruption. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER FALSE Both China and India have achieved high growth rates despite relatively weak property rights regimes and high levels of corruption. […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

It is more costly to do business in relatively primitive or undevelope

QUESTION It is more costly to do business in relatively primitive or undeveloped economies because of the lack of infrastructure and supporting businesses. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER TRUE It may be more costly to do business in relatively primitive or undeveloped economies because of the lack of infrastructure and […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

The late Influential political scientist Samuel Huntington predicted t

QUESTION The late Influential political scientist Samuel Huntington predicted that the universalization of Western liberal democracy will be the final form of human government. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER FALSE The late influential political scientist Samuel Huntington argued there is no “universal” civilization based on widespread acceptance of Western liberal […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Author Francis Fukuyama envisioned a world split into different civili

QUESTION Author Francis Fukuyama envisioned a world split into different civilizations, each of which has its own value systems and ideology. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER FALSE The late influential political scientist Samuel Huntington envisioned a world split into different civilizations, each of which has its own value systems and […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

New information and communication technologies have increased a state’

QUESTION New information and communication technologies have increased a state’s ability to control access to uncensored information. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER FALSE New information and communication technologies, including satellite television, fax machines, desktop publishing, and, most important, the Internet, have reduced a state’s ability to control access to uncensored […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020