Author Question: How has the composition of trade flows changed from the early 20th century to today? Compared to the ... (Read 104 times)

kodithompson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
How has the composition of trade flows changed from the early 20th century to today? Compared to the past, is anything about trade today new?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A forward exchange market contract obligates the owner to make a trade at a specified exchange rate a fixed number of days in the future.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



ju

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Answer to Question 1

Prior to World War I, most trade consisted of agricultural commodities and raw materials, while today trade is primarily manufactured consumer goods and capital goods. Given recent advances in telecommunications, services now can be outsourced and service industries face growing international competition.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library