Which of the Following Is Not an Example of an International

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of an international transfer payment?

• A) Myrna, a U.S. citizen, remits a gift of $300 to her aunt in Albania.
• B) The U.S. government has pledged $100 million in foreign aid to Ethiopia.
• C) The Melinda and Bill gates Foundation make a donation of $50 million dollars to an orphanage in Lithuania.
• D) The Red Cross purchases $50 million dollars of equipment for its operations abroad.

Compare health care systems, financing, and costs between the United States and other countries.

Understand the impact of insurance models on healthcare access and costs.

Describe the role and effects of managed care in the healthcare system.

Identify the benefits and challenges associated with high technology medical interventions.

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Definitions:

Non Vessel-owning Common Carriers

Third-party companies that provide shipment forwarding services without owning the vessels used for transportation, typically organizing logistics for shipping goods.

Near-shoring

The practice of transferring a business operation or service to a nearby country, rather than a far-off location, to reduce costs and improve communication and control.

On-shoring

The practice of bringing business operations back to the company's country of origin from overseas to improve control and reduce costs.

Intermediate Vehicle Carriers

Companies or services that provide transportation of goods between primary carriers and final delivery points.