Question

World trade has grown substantially in the last 60 years. For example, while world output grew at an annual rate of 3.8% per year between 1950 and 2003, world exports grew at 10.8% per year over the same time period.
Which of the following help to explain the increase in international trade and finance since the 1950s? Check all that apply.
a.Better high-speed rail lines.
b.Increases in the global population.
c.Services such as web conferencing and teleconferencing that facilitate international meetings.
d.International trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Answer 1

Answer:

b.Increases in the global population

c.Services such as web conferencing and teleconferencing that facilitate international meetings.

d.International trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Explanation:

As the countries increase their trade with free trade agreement like NAFTA or the Eurozone which enables to a higher transactions of factors between countries like labor, capital and goods.

Also better communications method facilitate to build trust between parties thus, making trade more feasible.

More population enables more people willing to trade as well.