Which of the following statements is true of embargoes? Select one: O a. An embargo may be placed on one or a few goods or may completely ban trade in all goods. O b. An embargo is the least restrictive nontariff barrier available. O c. An embargo is usually employed for economic reasons. O d. Embargoes are used frequently today because they are easy to implement. Question 18 Not yet answered Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question Which of the following is a reason behind intervention by a host country on matters related to FDI? Select one: O a. To keep their balance of payments under control O b. To strictly encourage the establishment of sunset industries O C. To protect their outdated technology d. To decrease the country's competitiveness Question 20 Not yet answered Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question Which type of investment involves the acquisition of foreign assets for the purpose of controlling them? Select one: O a. Foreign direct investment O b. Capital investment O C. Foreign portfolio investment O d. Controlling ownership Question 15 Not yet answered Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question The World Trade Organization can punish a company that exports a product at a price that is either lower than the price normally charged in its domestic market or lower than the cost of production. Select one: a. True O b. False Question 16 Not yet answered Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question Which of the following can be used by the Omani government to limit outbound foreign direct investment? Select one: O a. ownership restrictions O b. differential tax rates O c. tax breaks O d. low-interest loans Question 17 Not yet answered Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question Which of the following is a method of restricting trade in Oman? Select one: O a. export financing O b. local content requirements O c. subsidy O d. foreign trade zones II Question 7 Answer saved Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question Making investments in distribution to leapfrog channels of distribution that are tightly controlled by competitors is an example of Select one: O a. an internalization advantage O b. an ownership advantage c. forward integration O d. backward integration Clear my choice Question 8 Not yet answered Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question Oman protects its domestic manufacturers from foreign competition by using a variety of nontariff barriers. Which of the following is not one of those nontariff barriers? Select one: a. foreign trade zones b. product standards c. regulatory controls O d. local purchase requirements Question 10 Answer saved Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question Tariffs are a source of government revenue mostly among developing nations. Select one: a. True O b. False Clear my choice Question 1 Answer saved Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question Investment that does not involve obtaining a degree of control in a company. Select one: a. Direct investment O b. Portfolio investment O c. Capital investment O d. Controlling ownership Clear my choice Next page Question 6 Answer saved Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question International trade is the purchase, sale, or exchange of goods and services across national borders. Select one: a. True O b. False Clear my choice Question 2 Answer saved Marked out of 0.50 P Flag question A(n) eliminates trade barriers among member countries and is the lowest level of regional economic integration. Select one: a. Free trade area O b. Common market O c. Customs union O d. Economic union Clear my choice