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Chapter 4: Vocab.
Vocabulary terms for Chapter 4: Global Oppurtunities
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12/21/2010

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Global Economy
Definition
The interconnected economies of the nations of the world.
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Exporting
Definition
The selling and shipping of goods to other countries.
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Importing
Definition
The buying or bringing in goods from other countries to sell.
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Trade Barrier
Definition
A restriction on goods entering or leaving a country.
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Tariff
Definition
A type of trade barrier imposed by a government as a tax on imported or exported goods.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Definition
The total market value of all goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation during a given period.
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Interpreter
Definition
A person who translates one language into or form another.
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Standard Industrial Trade Classification (SITC) Codes.
Definition
A system that details the kinds of products that are traded in specific countries and how well certain products do in different marketplaces.
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International Business Exchange (IBEX)
Definition
The electronic commerce system that allows businesses to sell products and services online anywhere in the world.
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Trade Missions
Definition
An oppurtunity offered by the U.S. government and private agencies to small businesses to travel to other countries in order to meet and talk with foreign agents, distributors, or potential business partners.
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"Best Prospect" List
Definition
A list compiled by the government of products that other countries are looking to purchase.
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Disposable Income
Definition
Money people have to spend after paying for necessary expenses.
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Trade Intermediary
Definition
An agency that serves as a distrubutor in a foreign country.
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Foreign Joint Venture
Definition
An alliance between an American small business and a company in another nation.
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Export Management Company
Definition
An organization that handles all the tasks related to exporting for a manufacturer.
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Freight Forwarder
Definition
A company that arranges shipments and prepares necessary exporting paperwork.
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