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    What defines the rate of market openness?

    It is the ratio of exports and imports to GDP.

    How does the size of a country affect its market openness?

    Larger countries tend to have lower rates of openness.

    What is the trend in global market openness from 1960 to 2021?

    It increased from 20% to nearly 60%.

    What factors contribute to market integration?

    Lower transport costs and reduced trade barriers.

    What impact did the GATT agreements have on tariffs?

    They led to a continuous decrease in tariffs.

    What happens to national prices when there is a price difference with imports?

    Domestic prices must decrease to remain competitive.

    What is the implication of the law of one price in perfect competition?

    It leads to price convergence across markets.

    What distinguishes foreign direct investment (FDI) from portfolio investment?

    FDI involves long-term control, while portfolio investment is short-term.

    What are the two types of foreign direct investment?

    Greenfield and brownfield investments.

    What is the effect of tariffs on local industries?

    They protect local industries and increase state revenue.

    What characterizes the price-setting behavior of firms with high market power?

    They set prices based on domestic costs, ignoring global prices.

    What is the relationship between trade barriers and economic growth?

    Lower barriers typically promote economic growth.

    What is the significance of the Corn Laws in UK history?

    Their abolition led to increased imports of American wheat.

    What happens to prices when domestic firms face strong international competition?

    Domestic prices align closely with global prices.

    What is the role of transport costs in market integration?

    Lower transport costs facilitate increased trade.

    What does a high coefficient of market power indicate?

    Firms can set prices independently of global market prices.

    What happened to capital flows in Germany post-1990?

    There was a strong growth in capital flows.

    What are the 3D factors in capital market liberalization?

    Désintermédiation, déréglementation, décloisonnement.

    How does Germany's capital balance appear?

    It is positive, indicating more capital inflow than outflow.

    What limits the gains from risk diversification?

    There are costs associated with diversification.

    What does a control of 0 signify in capital movement?

    It indicates perfect financial integration.

    How do advanced economies differ in capital movement regulations since the 1950s?

    There has been a progressive reduction in regulations.

    What is the implication of the Lucas Paradox?

    Capital should flow to emerging markets but often does not.

    What does the Feldstein-Horioka condition state for closed economies?

    Investment must equal domestic savings.

    What happens in an open economy regarding investment and savings?

    Foreign savings can finance domestic investment.

    What characterizes countries with surplus savings?

    They can export savings and have a current account surplus.

    What is a consequence of high foreign debt for a country?

    It may lead to increased transfer of wealth to foreign creditors.

    What is the relationship between capital mobility and current account imbalances?

    Capital mobility can delay necessary adjustments.

    How does the US consumption pattern affect its current account?

    High consumption and low savings lead to a deficit.

    What is the 'savings glut' phenomenon?

    Abundant savings in countries like Germany and Japan.

    What are the two main ways to analyze labor market integration?

    Worker mobility and its impact on wages and jobs.