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On January 1, 1995, a body replaced the GATT and gained standing machinery for trade negotiations, monitoring, and dispute settlement. Which body was it?
A country runs short of foreign exchange because its payments abroad exceed its earnings, and it seeks temporary financing tied to economic policy advice. Which institution is built for that role?
An institution makes low-interest loans, credits, and grants to developing countries for projects in education, health, infrastructure, and agriculture. Which institution is this?
A trade agreement entered into force on January 1, 1994 among Canada, Mexico, and the United States and progressively eliminated most tariffs by 2008. Which agreement was it?
On July 1, 2020, a new North American trade agreement entered into force and substituted for NAFTA. Which agreement was it?
A regional system removes many barriers so goods, services, capital, and people can move freely among member countries. In Europe, what is this system called?
An agreement signed in Kigali in 2018 and in force in 2019 aims to create a single market for goods and services across Africa. Which agreement is it?
A company based in one country owns or controls production, distribution, or service facilities in other countries. What is the best term for this kind of firm?
Design, raw-material sourcing, parts production, assembly, shipping, and sales are spread across several countries before one product reaches consumers. What is this arrangement?
A firm moves a company-owned assembly operation from its home country to another country while keeping control of the facility. Which term best fits?
A brand hires an independent supplier rather than its own subsidiary to perform one stage of production. Which term emphasizes the use of an outside company?
An automaker headquartered in Japan builds and controls a factory in Thailand to produce vehicles for Asian markets. What kind of cross-border investment is this?
A government creates an industrial zone with special incentives where imported materials are processed and then exported again. What is the common term for such a zone?
A fixed-size steel box can be lifted by crane between ship, railcar, and truck without unpacking the cargo inside. What system made this routine in global trade?
A logistics network moves the same sealed cargo unit by ship, rail, and truck as parts of one journey. Which term names the use of multiple transport modes together?
In 1983, ARPANET switched to a protocol suite that let many independent networks connect into the internet. Which protocol suite was it?
Tim Berners-Lee invented a hypertext system at CERN in 1989, and CERN released its software to the public in 1993. What was that system?
Most high-volume internet data crossing oceans today travels through glass strands laid on the seabed. Which technology is this?
A satellite navigation system reached full operational capability in 1995 and helps ships, trucks, and aircraft calculate position and time. Which system is this?
Which example best shows cultural influence traveling from Asia to Europe and the Americas rather than only from the West outward?
K-pop, Korean dramas, Korean food, and Korean film have spread through global media and streaming platforms. What name is commonly used for this cultural wave?
A Mumbai-based Hindi film industry known for stars, songs, melodrama, and global audiences among the Indian diaspora is usually called what?
UNESCO notes that Nigeria's film industry produces thousands of films a year and is also known by what name?
Which example best shows a South Asian cultural practice becoming a worldwide wellness observance through an annual international day?
Which pairing best shows globalization as two-way cultural exchange rather than simple Westernization?
Tens of thousands of demonstrators disrupted a WTO ministerial meeting in the United States, making anti-globalization activism highly visible. In which city and year?
On January 1, 1994, the same day NAFTA took effect, an Indigenous rebel movement rose in Chiapas, Mexico. Which movement was it?
A consumer label promises standards, certification, a minimum price, and an extra premium for producers in global supply chains. Which movement is this?
In a June 23, 2016 referendum, 51.9% of UK voters chose to leave the European Union. What is the common name for this result and withdrawal process?
In September 2000, anti-globalization activists gathered in Prague around annual meetings of two global lending institutions. Which institutions were targeted?
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Decolonization and the Contemporary World Review
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