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CIPS L3M3 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M3 exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 1
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Which one of the following is least likely to be a barrier to free trade?

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Aileen
3 months ago
Exchange controls usually limit trade, so they could be a barrier.
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Xuan
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure trading blocs aren't a barrier? Seems odd.
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Hyman
3 months ago
Embargoes definitely restrict trade, no doubt about it.
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Adelina
4 months ago
I think subsidies are a major barrier too.
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Nida
4 months ago
Trading blocs can actually promote free trade.
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Pauline
4 months ago
I thought embargoes were the most restrictive, but I can't recall if trading blocs are considered barriers or not. This is tricky!
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Malinda
4 months ago
I feel like subsidies can distort trade, but they might not be as direct a barrier as the others. Could it be B?
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Aleisha
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think exchange controls are definitely a barrier. Maybe it's B or C that's the least likely?
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Marya
5 months ago
I remember we discussed how trading blocs can actually promote trade between member countries, so I'm leaning towards C.
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Shanda
5 months ago
Exchange controls seem like they would be the least likely to restrict free trade, since they don't directly impact the flow of goods and services across borders.
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Annett
5 months ago
Subsidies for exporters and internal producers seem like they would be a big obstacle to free trade. I'm going to go with that as the answer.
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Gerri
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'd say embargoes are the most likely to be a barrier to free trade.
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Arlyne
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe trading blocs could be the least likely barrier?
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Helga
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward contract law question. I'll focus on the key details - the late delivery clause and the lack of defects in the raw materials. I think the right answer is B, the right of set-off.
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Lenora
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident I can get this one right. SQL Developer is a powerful tool that covers a lot of DBA tasks, from database status monitoring to Data Pump exports and imports.
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Oretha
10 months ago
Embargoes? Oh, that's just plain old protectionism. Come on, let's keep things open and fair here.
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Erasmo
9 months ago
C) Trading blocs
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Britt
9 months ago
B) Subsidies for exporters and internal producers of products
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Tonette
9 months ago
A) Exchange controls
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Justine
9 months ago
We should focus on removing barriers like exchange controls and subsidies instead.
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Tamera
9 months ago
I agree, they are a form of protectionism that restricts trade.
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Janna
9 months ago
Embargoes are definitely a barrier to free trade.
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Brock
10 months ago
Trading blocs, huh? Sounds like a bunch of countries ganging up to keep the little guys out. Not a fan of that at all.
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Amalia
9 months ago
D) Embargoes
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Rosendo
10 months ago
C) Trading blocs
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Celestine
10 months ago
B) Subsidies for exporters and internal producers of products
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Therese
10 months ago
A) Exchange controls
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Cornell
11 months ago
Subsidies? Yeah, that's definitely gonna give some exporters an unfair advantage. Not very free trade-y if you ask me.
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Karon
9 months ago
True, it goes against the idea of free trade.
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Wade
9 months ago
Yeah, subsidies can definitely create an unfair advantage for some exporters.
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Kathryn
9 months ago
D) Embargoes
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Vi
9 months ago
C) Trading blocs
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Breana
9 months ago
B) Subsidies for exporters and internal producers of products
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Tomoko
9 months ago
A) Exchange controls
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Adelle
11 months ago
I disagree. I believe exchange controls are least likely to be a barrier to free trade because they can be easily adjusted to facilitate trade between countries.
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Lashonda
11 months ago
Hmm, exchange controls seem like a pretty clear barrier to me. Gotta keep that money flowing freely, am I right?
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Clement
10 months ago
D) Embargoes
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Antonio
10 months ago
C) Trading blocs
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Ronald
10 months ago
B) Subsidies for exporters and internal producers of products
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Vernell
10 months ago
A) Exchange controls
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Silva
11 months ago
I agree with An. Subsidies can actually promote trade by making products more competitive in the global market.
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An
11 months ago
I think subsidies for exporters and internal producers of products is least likely to be a barrier to free trade.
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