The phrase "race to the bottom" refers to the situation in which globalization results in countries competing for international investment by imposing low or no environmental regulations or labor standards

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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The following table shows values of annual real GDP per capita over time.  Use it to answer the next question.1810$1,5001860$2,1001910$3,9001960$18,0002010$43,600What was the rate of growth in real GDP per capita between 1810 and 2010?

A. 2,807% B. 2,907% C. $43,600 D. $42,100

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The base year is 2012. A country only produces Blu-ray players. The price of a Blu-ray player in 2012 was $100. The price of a Blu-ray player was $90 in 2013

The quantity of Blu-ray players produced in 2012 was 10,000 units and in 2013 was 10,500 units. Real GDP in 2012 equals A) $945,000. B) $1,000,000. C) $900,000. D) $1,050,000. E) an amount that cannot be determined without information about real GDP in 2007 .

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Use a figure to illustrate the ineffectiveness of monetary policy to spur on an economy under a fixed exchange rate

What will be an ideal response?

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Refer to the above table. Assume the consumer spends his entire income. The price of hamburger is $1, the price of a movie is $6, and the consumer has $15. What is the consumer's optimum?

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