Financial Markets
What is the term used to describe a sudden and significant decline in stock prices?
Crash
What is international trade?
International trade involves the exchange of goods and services between countries.
What is the concept of "comparative advantage" ?
Comparative advantage refers to a country's ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost compared to other countries.
Which term refer to the process of merging two or more companies to create a single larger entity?
Merger
What is the purpose of a stock split?
To increase the number of shares outstanding
Which currency is the official currency for Japan?
Yen
What is the economic term for the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period?
GDP
Which multinational technology company is known for its search engine but also offers various products and services suck as could computing and adverting services ?
What does the term bull market refer to ?
A market characterized by rising stock prices
What is the role of a central bank in a countries economy ?
A central bank is responsible for regulating and managing a country's money supply and financial system.
What is fiscal policy
It is a policy in which government uses taxation and spending to achieve various macroeconomic objectives
Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a companys financial position at a specific point of time
Balance sheet
What is the process by which a private comp[any become publicly traded by issuing shares of stock to the public?
Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for peacekeeping operations, and what is its main role in international conflicts?
The organ of the United Nations responsible for peacekeeping operations is the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Its main role in international conflicts is to authorize and oversee peacekeeping missions in areas affected by conflict or where there is a threat to international peace and security.
How does a central bank manage monetary policy?
It uses monetary policy tools such as interest rate adjustments and open market operations to influence economic conditions
What is the concept of "supply chain management," and why is it important for businesses?
Supply chain management involves overseeing the flow of goods, information, and finances from suppliers to manufacturers to consumers. It is critical for optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.