WOULDN'T YOU AGREE? SOME STUFF HAPPENED REFINED LANGUAGE THE SUSTAINABLE SEVERAL RANDOMIZER
200
What is NAFTA?
This agreement is responsible for export and import rules between Canada, USA and Mexico.
200
What is WWI?
This global event lasted 4 years, was very destructive yet opened new international relationships.
200
What is TARIFF?
This is a tax imposed on imported goods and services.
200
What is the UNITED NATIONS?
An intergovernmental organization established 24 October 1945 to promote international co-operation and peace.
200
Who is FRIEDRICH HAYEK?
This influential thinker was right wing- a belief in more economic freedom.
400
What is BRETTON WOODS?
This conference post-WWII was focused on economic restructuring globally; IMF & WB birthed here.
400
What is GREAT DEPRESSION?
This global event began with a stock market crash, resulting in mass unemployment and government intervention.
400
What are NATURAL RESOURCES?
Anything occurring in the environment that exist undisturbed in original form; we end up usually trading these.
400
What is the INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)?
International organization wanting to foster global monetary cooperation, financial stability, international trade, high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty.
400
What is DEREGULATION?
The process of removing or reducing state “regulations”.
600
What is KYOTO PROTOCOL?
An international treaty from 1992 committed to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by setting reduction targets for countries to follow.
600
What are MAQUILADORAS?
A manufacturing process operating out of Mexico where parts are imported and assembled there.
600
What is SUBSIDY?
A form of financial aid or support extended to an economic sector (or institution, business, or individual) generally with the aim of promoting economic and social policy; think Peanut Farmers.
600
What is WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO)?
This group regulates trade between countries by providing a framework for negotiating agreements and resolving disputes.
600
What is E-COMMERCE?
This is trading in products or services using computer networks, such as the Internet.
800
What are MILLENNIUM GOALS?
Eight international development goals ranging from reducing poverty to eliminating diseases.
800
What are GREENHOUSE GASES?
These contribute to climate change by absorbing infrared radiation and being a substantial part of the whole “effect.”
800
What is STEWARDSHIP?
The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.
800
What is WORLD BANK (WB)?
A United Nations international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs.
800
What is RESOURCE GAP?
The gap between the resources the earth can supply and what we actually consume.
What are FREE TRADE BLOCS?
Having an agreement that reduces barriers to trade with other countries; NAFTA and FTAA are examples of these “pieces” that fit together.
What is GREEN BELT MOVEMENT?
This NGO focuses on conservation, development and ways to combat environmental concerns in Africa.
What is FOREIGN INVESTMENT?
When assets or goods are purchased by individuals, institutions or governments in another country.
What is GENERAL AGREEMENT on TARIFFS & TRADE (GATT)?
This group became the WTO, a multilateral agreement regulating international trade.
What is KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY?
Anything including business and individuals who use research, training, education and information technologies for practical applications.






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