Свободные экономические зоны призваны выполнять свою специфическую роль, стимулируя

внешнеэкономические связи, но зачастую оказываются ≪ловушками≫ (traps)

Для иностранных инвестиций.

Multiple Choice Comprehension Check

Check the comprehension of the text choosing the answer which, you think, is correct.

1. The following factors exert influence upon economic integration:

A) Traditional inter-state relations and inter-party ties.

B) Expanding cultural and sports contacts and public relations.

C) Science and technical revolution and transnational corporations.

2. What stages of complete integration of the world economy are singled out by specialists?

A) — the establishment of a free-trade area with partial elimination of tariffs;

— the setting up of a customs union with establishing differentiated tariffs in trade and the

Movement of labour and capital;

— an exclusive economic bloc (закрытый экономический блок) or a currency bloc acting

Only in the interests of member countries.

B) — the establishment of a free-trade area with the elimination of tariffs;

— the setting up of a customs union with establishing common tariffs in trade and the movement

Of labour and capital;

— the economic union of member countries;

— the complete integration with a single currency.