Essay on SA IBL TB8e Ch13

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CHAPTER 13—THE REGULATION OF EXPORTS

TRUE/FALSE

1. In some circumstances, the presentation of research by a U.S. scientist at a convention in a foreign nation may require an export license.

ANS: T PTS: 1

2. The Department of Commerce possesses the power to restrict imports.

ANS: T PTS: 1

3. The current law that controls the export of goods from a U.S. manufacturer to a foreign buyer also controls the re-export of those goods beyond the boundaries of the country of the original foreign buyer.

ANS: T PTS: 1

4. Among the reasons for controlling exports are the protection of national security, the prevention of terrorism, the promotion of regional stability, and the preservation of scarce materials.

ANS: T PTS: 1

5. Formulas,
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Conversion.
b.
Delusion.
c.
Derision.
d.
None of the above.

ANS: D PTS: 1

8. Enforcement of the U.S. export laws is the function of the:
a.
U.S. Department of Commerce.
b.
U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.
c.
State and local police forces.
d.
U.S. military.

ANS: B PTS: 1

9. When the president decides to impose export controls for national security or foreign policy reasons, the following businesses may be adversely affected:
a.
Farmers whose crops are in short supply.
b.
Businesses who cooperate with Arab nations in boycotting Israel.
c.
Subsidiaries of U.S. companies having contracts with nations targeted by U.S. foreign policy.
d.
B and C only.
e.
A, B, and C.

ANS: E PTS: 1

SHORT ANSWER

1. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using export controls to effectively stem the tide of high-tech equipment to countries who do not share our political or democratic beliefs.

ANS:
Answer not provided.

PTS: 1 OBJ: Comparative Analytical Questions

2. Compare and contrast unilateral export controls with multilateral controls.

ANS:
Answer not provided.

PTS: 1 OBJ: Comparative Analytical Questions

ESSAY

1. K&L Chemicals is a U.S.-based manufacturer of agricultural chemicals. K&L recently sold two thousand gallons of its most toxic pesticide to Sahara Traders, a company headquartered in the North African desert nation of Chad. Sahara Traders refused to disclose the use that it intended to make of the product and paid cash