1. Which of the following is a reason for the rise in regional expansion?
a. increase in the number of trading blocs and free trade zones
b. decrease in the number of trading blocs and free trade zones
c. increasing national trade restrictions
d. increasing local taxes and tariffs
2. The sale of Boeing commercial aircraft and Microsoft operating systems in many countries enables these companies to benefit from ____________.
a. higher prices in their domestic markets
b. reducing their exposure to currency risks
c. economies of scale
d. optimizing the location for many activities in their value chain