Some Observers Feel That International Institutions and the People Working

question 20

Multiple Choice

Some observers feel that international institutions and the people working in them cannot adequately handle the complexities of an interconnected world.Based on this, these observers believe that ________.

• A)globalization will slow in the future
• B)globalization is nevertheless inevitable
• C)international business will grow primarily on a regional basis
• D)private companies will replace international organizations in running the world's economy

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Definitions:

Napoleonic Wars

A series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, against a fluctuating array of European powers.

Trading

The act of buying, selling, or exchanging goods, services, or financial instruments within domestic or international markets.

East India Company

A historic English company formed in 1600 for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India, operating with a monopoly on English trade in the East Indies.

Shipbuilding Technology

The development and application of methods, tools, and materials for constructing ships, improving efficiency, durability, and navigability.