Of the ten largest IPOs in 2008, how many were non-U.S. companies?

Microfinance aims to extend financial services to low-income groups, including those in developing nations. Microcredit gives loans designed to encourage entrepreneurship. The Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, founded in 1983, is considered the leader of this innovation. Of Grameen Bank's 7.8 million borrowers, what percentage are women?

The BRIC countries are considered the most dominant among the world's emerging economies, and expected to experience rapid growth over the next 40 years. What does this acronym stand for?

How many of the 27 member states of the European Union have adopted the euro (€) as their official currency?

The Fortune Global 500 ranks the top corporations in the world according to revenue. On the 2008 list, Wal-Mart (U.S.) ranked #1. Which oil company was #2, reporting over $372 billion in revenue for the 2008 fiscal year?

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a group of 30 mostly high-income nations. The organization has written a set of guidelines for multinational corporations that covers ethical issues such as human rights, the environment, bribery, consumer interests, science and technology, information disclosure, and more. Where is the OECD's headquarters located?

The Transnationality Index (TNI) was created by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and used by politicians and economists. A company's TNI compares:

Which three countries have received the most foreign direct investment stock, in descending order according to amount received in U.S. dollars?

What language is most often taught around the world as a second language, and is the official language of 53 countries?

Fair trade is a growing movement that advocates sustainability and greater equity in international trade by guaranteeing the rights and economic self-sufficiency of producers and workers in developing nations. Sales of fair trade certified products totaled $3.62 billion in 2007, representing a 47 percent increase over the previous year. Which of the following is not true about the fair trade movement?