Question

question 8 (1 point)
what competitive advantage do small businesses have in international trade?
it is easier to market products to international markets than it is to domestic markets.
many foreign buyers prefer to do business with individuals rather than corporate bureaucracies.
small businesses are excluded from tariffs and quotas imposed on businesses conducting international trade.
small businesses are free from many of the taxes, licenses, and fees that are required to conduct business internationally.
question 9 (1 point)
if an employer decides to pay certain workers less than the federal minimum wage, because the workers were lazy and shirked

Explanation:

Question 8

• Option 1: Marketing to international markets is not easier than domestic for small businesses, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Many foreign buyers value the personal touch and flexibility of small businesses (individuals) over corporate bureaucracies, making this a valid competitive advantage.
• Option 3: Small businesses are not excluded from tariffs/quotas in international trade, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: Small businesses still have to comply with international business taxes, licenses, and fees, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Many foreign buyers prefer to do business with individuals rather than corporate bureaucracies.

Question 9 (Incomplete, but assuming it's about legality/employment law):

Since the question is cut off, but if it's about the legality of paying below minimum wage: Employers cannot pay below federal minimum wage (except for certain exemptions like tipped employees with proper tip credits, but "lazy" workers don't qualify). Paying below minimum wage is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If the question was about if it's legal, the answer would be that it's illegal, and the employer cannot do so regardless of worker behavior. But with the incomplete question, more context is needed. If you can provide the full question (e.g., "Is this legal?" or "What happens?"), I can give a more precise answer.