Although Globalization Has Produced Increased Flows of Money, Information, and Goods

question 34

Multiple Choice

Although globalization has produced increased flows of money, information, and goods, barriers to the flow of people are difficult to overcome. What is one of the principal barriers that migrants must overcome?

• A) a high degree of regulation and immigration inspectors at borders
• B) bribes for border patrol agents needed to allow passage
• C) hometown associations attempting to block migrants from relocating to their communities
• D) governments placing high excise taxes on migrants over the age of fifty-five

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Definitions:

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or scales according to changes in the volume of activity, revenue, or other factors.

Sales Variance

The difference between actual sales and budgeted or forecasted sales, analyzed to understand revenue performance.

Flexible Budget Sales

Sales projections within a flexible budget that adjust based on actual levels of activity, rather than being fixed.

Fixed Budget Sales

A financial plan that outlines expected sales for a period based on set conditions, without adjustments for variations in actual performance.