QUESTION What is the definition of statutory laws? A) laws governing international business activities B) laws governing domestic business activities C) written laws created by legislative bodies D) unwritten laws made by judges ruling on individual cases E) laws made by government boards, commissions, and agencies ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Statutory laws are […]
QUESTION The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act placed extensive new regulations on the banking industry. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.c ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act deregulated the banking industry.
QUESTION The decisions judges made in past court cases in similar areas, which become guides to handling new cases, are called what? A) statutes B) regulatory laws C) treaties D) trade agreements E) precedents ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) Precedents are the decisions judges made in past court cases in similar areas, which become […]
QUESTION When treaties and trade agreements do not cover points of contention between nations, which of the following bodies sometimes makes decisions that affect international business? A) the United Nations B) the United States C) the European Trade Union D) Canada E) the Peace Corps ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Decisions of international organizations […]
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, most weakens Amatriya’s argument? A) In a downturn, growth stocks tend to decline in value much more dramatically than blue-chip stocks. B) The last recession was the most serious one in more than 75 years. C) The owners of Forbes magazine have an extensive portfolio of bonds. D) […]
QUESTION Administrative laws pertain only to a company’s administrative personnel. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: Administrative laws are generated by government administrative bodies.
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, most weakens Felicia’s argument? A) Even among experienced traders, 85 percent of commodity trades lead to losses rather than profits. B) Precious metals continue to appreciate in value, but not as rapidly as they did last year. C) Felicia balances her commodities investments among several different products. D) […]
QUESTION Precedents, the decisions judges made in past court cases that become guides to handling new cases, apply only to international law. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: Precedents apply to new cases in all kinds of law.
QUESTION All of the following might be a possible result of taking Felicia’s advice EXCEPT which one? A) Jorge purchases several truckloads of corn and loses money on the storage costs. B) Jorge chooses a commodity that becomes very desirable and makes him a lot of money. C) Jorge chooses a commodity that declines rapidly […]
QUESTION If Jorge takes Felicia’s advice, what is the most important information to learn before he places an order? A) What is the difference between a futures contract and a commodity exchange? B) Can commodities be traded as part of an exchange-traded fund? C) What market factors might make a given commodity rise in price […]
