Question 141. Improved distribution systems have led to more global trade. 

141. Improved distribution systems have led to more global trade.
True False

142. Global trade has suffered because of increased problems with the Internet.
True False

143. Globalization has greatly increased living standards around the world.
True False

144. China and India have become major U.S. competitors.
True False

145. Companies from the United States are building many of their products overseas, and unfortunately foreign companies are not building products in the United States.
True False

146. Because of increased trade, there is now an increased interdependence in the world.
True False

147. The threat of terrorism increases the costs of operating most businesses.
True False

148. Wars are costly to all companies.
True False

149. U.S. exports are expected to increase under new trade agreements leading to more U.S. jobs.
True False

150. The war on terrorism has had a significant effect in drawing many resources from the U.S. economy and led to many additional costs for businesses.
True False

151. In most industries, the only producers that pose a serious threat to U.S. manufacturers are those in Japan and Western Europe.
True False

152. Companies that participate in the defense industry by making weapons and other companies that make armored vehicles and even food companies do well when the U.S. is at war.
True False

153. One of the problems with globalization is that distribution systems and communication systems lack efficiency.
True False

154. The evidence for climate change is questionable. Well-known U.S. companies are taking a wait-and-see approach toward addressing climate change.
True False

155. Carlos Gonzalez owns a small manufacturing company that makes ventilation systems used in the construction of office buildings. As the U.S. continues to be involved in wars around the globe, Carlos may notice that his business will be growing more slowly in the future as more money continues to be put into the war effort.
True False

156. Lucy owns a restaurant in Los Angeles. She heard on the radio that the homeland security threat level has been increased due to anticipated terrorist activities, especially in large cities in the U.S. She will likely not be able to get insurance to cover any losses her business may suffer should an attack occur in L.A.
True False

157. After several years of study as a part-time student, Alex recently earned a degree in marketing at a local college. The growth in global markets may increase Alex’s job opportunities, but it will also require him to continually update his skills or seek further education.
True False

158. Maya is an engineer for Windy Ridge, Inc. a maker of wind turbines. Recently, a large company has shown interest in investing in this small operation. This is not surprising since firms that are creating products for alternative sources of energy are attracting the attention of governments and other businesses.
True False

159. Over many years the nature of U.S. business has changed very little from century to century.
True False

160. The number of U.S. jobs in manufacturing has increased in the past five years.
True False

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