The Reason the World Economy Is Globalizing at an Accelerated

question 39

Multiple Choice

The reason the world economy is globalizing at an accelerated pace is because:

• A) countries previously open to foreign companies have closed their markets.
• B) countries that previously had market or mixed economies now embrace planned economies.
• C) information technology expands the importance of geographic distance.
• D) growth-minded companies are racing to build stronger competitive positions in the markets of more countries.
• E) countries opposed to market or mixed economies have stringent trade barriers in place.

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False Imprisonment

An intentional tort that prohibits the unlawful confinement of another for an appreciable time without his consent.

Confinement

The act of restricting someone or something within a space or area; imprisonment.

Plaintiff

A plaintiff is the party who initiates a lawsuit against another party (the defendant) in a court of law, seeking legal remedy for a dispute or injury.

Tort

A civil wrong that causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.