The expansion of world trade implies that nations are becoming less dependent on each other for important goods and services. * True False The shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy is referred to as globalization. * True False Globalization of crimes, are crimes that are committed across national borders. * True False

The expansion of world trade implies that nations are becoming less dependent on each other for important goods and services. * True False The shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy is referred to as globalization. * True False Globalization of crimes, are crimes that are committed across national borders. * True False

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter33: International Trade

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 35P: If trade increases world GDP by 1 per year, what is the global impact of this increase over 10...

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