According to Critics of Globalization, What Disadvantages Result from Increased

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to critics of globalization, what disadvantages result from increased international trade?

• A) Multinational corporations will increasingly shape the policies of governments.
• B) More consumer goods will be produced.
• C) Prices of goods and services will decline.
• D) People will gain exposure to different cultures.
• E) Factory workers will be paid more.

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Definitions:

Prime Costs

The direct costs of manufacturing an item, which typically include direct labor and direct materials.

Factory Overhead Costs

Costs incurred from running a manufacturing plant that cannot be directly associated with any particular product, such as utilities, depreciation, and maintenance expenses.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of a specific product and are a significant portion of the production cost.

Period Costs

Costs that are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, rather than being capitalized or included in the cost of goods sold, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses.