Minimizing Trade Barriers (Scenario)

question 83

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Minimizing Trade Barriers (Scenario)
National Appliance Corporation (NAC) needs to build a new manufacturing facility to meet the increasing demand for professional-grade appliances. NAC managers are considering building the facility in Mexico but are hesitant because of the high tariffs involved. Another possible location for the facility is India; however, the country also imposes high tariffs. Wherever NAC builds a plant, parts will need to be imported from other nations.
-Which of the following must NAC ensure in order to reduce exposure to trade barriers?

• A) reduced production
• B) strong emphasis on quality
• C) accurate product classification
• D) obtaining patents for inventions

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Definitions:

Money Demand

The total amount of money that households and businesses want to hold at any given time, depending on interest rates, income levels, and economic activity.

Price Level

An index that measures the average of prices of goods and services in an economy, often used to evaluate inflation or deflation.

Money Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of money people want to hold and the interest rate, under the assumption all other factors remain constant.

Opportunity Cost

The consequence of losing possible gains from various options when one preference is made.