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C211 Global Economics | 270 Questions & Answers | Trade Theories, Market Structures, FDI, Fiscal & Monetary Policy | Western Governors University

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This expertly verified study guide contains 270 exam-focused questions and answers for the course C211 – Global Economics at Western Governors University (WGU). It is designed to support deep understanding and effective preparation for C211 assessments, covering both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles as applied to international business. Key topics include trade theories (comparative and absolute advantage, mercantilism, strategic trade), market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly), game theory and the prisoner's dilemma, GDP and productivity analysis, cost functions, tariffs and quotas, exchange rate systems (fixed, floating), and core macroeconomic policies. Additional coverage includes the role of institutions, FDI and MNEs, monetary and fiscal policy tools, consumer behavior (indifference curves, budget constraints), and currency hedging strategies. Content is presented in a clear Q&A format to enhance retention and aid rapid review. This guide is ideal for mastering the core curriculum of the C211 course, and it mirrors the language and focus of actual WGU assessments, including objective assessments (OAs) and performance tasks. This document is especially useful for: Undergraduate and graduate students in Business, Economics, Finance, and International Relations WGU programs in Business Administration, Global Business, Supply Chain, and MBA tracks Professionals and learners preparing for certifications in international economics or trade policy Whether you're tackling C211 for the first time or revising for exams, this comprehensive document offers everything needed to succeed. Keywords: global economics, C211, trade theories, tariffs, quotas, GDP, opportunity cost, fiscal policy, monetary policy, FDI, exchange rates, game theory, prisoner's dilemma, market structures, perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, currency hedging, PPP, IMF, inflation, demand and supply, budget constraint, indifference curves, WGU

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Suppose that the United States imposes a

tariff on avocados imported from Mexico.

What impact will this have on the price paid


for avocados by United States citizens? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The price will

increase.

Which of the following is a consequence of a


country imposing a tariff on imported goods? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The demand

for foreign produced goods

,decreases.

Suppose that the United States imposes a

tariff on salt. What impact might this tariff


have on the price for domestic consumers? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Consumers

will pay a higher price.

Applying a tariff to coconuts will have the


following effect: - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Increase the domestic price of


coconuts.

Which of the following is NOT a restriction to


trade? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Free trade areas.


What is the significant difference between an


import quota and a tariff? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A tariff raises revenue for the


government and an import quota creates surplus for

those who obtain licenses to import.

Suppose that the price of a good increases (all

else held constant). Which of the following

,would happen along with the change in price? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Consumer

surplus would decrease.

Suppose that Bob goes to the market and is

willing to pay $500 for a new chainsaw. Bob is

able to find the chainsaw for only $400. Which

of the following follows from Bob's


circumstance? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔His consumer surplus is $100.


Which statement is true of consumer surplus? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Consumer

surplus represents value to

buyers in excess of the price paid for the product.


Which statement is true? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Total surplus is the sum of

consumer and

producer surplus and is graphically represented as the

area between the supply and demand curves up to the

equilibrium quantity.

Suppose that Bob lives in the United States,



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, but has been working in Mexico for the last 5 years. Where is the value of

Bob's production


counted during the last 5 years? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔U.S. GNP and Mexico's

GDP.

Which of the following statements describes


gross domestic product (GDP)? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔GDP is the most used

measure of a

country's economic wellbeing.

Which of the following is an investment

included in the gross domestic product (GDP)


measure? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Spending on new residential


construction.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures


which of the following? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Market value of final goods and

services

produced within a country in a given period of time.

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