Which of the Following Statements About the Dynamics of World

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the dynamics of world trade is most accurate?

• A) Manufactured products and commodities account for only 25 percent of world trade.
• B) Services such as telecommunications, transportation, and banking accounts are not included in calculations of world trade.
• C) The United States has replaced China as the biggest country in terms of world trade.
• D) All nations participate equally in world trade.
• E) Dollar value of world trade has more than doubled in the past decade.

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