Question 1

Global Project, a U.S. firm, owns property in Hong Kong. The government of China seizes the property. The firm claims that this is confiscation . The government claims that it is expropriation . The difference concerns

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A)  the location of the seizure and the nature of its government.
B)  the purpose of the seizure and the payment of compensation.
C)  the business of the firm and the citizenship of its owners.
D)  none of the choices.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

An allegation that certain imported goods infringe on a U.S. firm's patents will be investigated by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Nakeya and other foreign citizens allege environmental destruction committed overseas by the government of Cameroon on behalf of Global Mining Company, a U.S. firm. To seek redress for their injuries in a U.S. court, these citizens can

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A)  subject the private company to the provisions of the Sherman Act.
B)  bring civil suits under the Alien Tort Claims Act.
C)  file criminal complaints under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
D)  do nothing.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The United States taxes most goods imported from China at a flat rate. This is

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A)  an antidumping duty.
B)  a dumping duty.
C)  a quota.
D)  a tariff.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The management of Sport Shoes Corporation, a U.S. firm, wants to expand into foreign investment and employment markets. They are considering either opening their own production facility in a foreign country or entering into a licensing agreement with a foreign firm. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these courses of action?

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One of the advantages of opening a wholl...

Question 6

The parties to an international contract can indicate what court, jurisdiction, or tribunal will decide any disputes arising under the contract.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Nations impose laws to restrict or facilitate international business because business activities can affect national interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Suisse Internationale, a Swiss maker of athletic equipment, enters into a price-fixing agreement with Total World Sports, a U.S. wholesaler of Suisse's products. U.S. courts will apply U.S. antitrust laws if

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A)  the agreement was made in Switzerland.
B)  the agreement was made in the United States.
C)  the price fixing has a substantial effect on U.S. commerce.
D)  the Swiss government agrees to be sued in the United States.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

A U.S. court will likely uphold a contract created in the United Kingdom because the U.K.'s laws are generally compatible with those of the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

U.S. antitrust laws can protect foreign consumers and competitors from violations committed by U.S. citizens and companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mont Blanc S.A., a French firm, imports its goods into the United States and offers those goods for sale at "less than fair value." Fair value is the price of Mont Blanc's goods in

Accepted Answer

A)  the European market.
B)  France.
C)  the United States.
D)  the world market.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A U.S. employer operating in a foreign country must abide by U.S. discrimination laws even if doing so violates the laws of that foreign country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The parties to an international contract can indicate what court, jurisdiction, or tribunal will decide any disputes arising under the contract.

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Suisse Internationale, a Swiss maker of athletic equipment, enters into a price-fixing agreement with Total World Sports, a U.S. wholesaler of Suisse's products. U.S. courts will apply U.S. antitrust laws if

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An allegation that certain imported goods infringe on a U.S. firm's patents will be investigated by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

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The United States taxes most goods imported from China at a flat rate. This is

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