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Wandzilak- UNIT 6 International Trade
Wandzilak- UNIT 6 International Trade
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Economics
11th Grade
05/02/2012

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Term
trade
Definition
voluntary exchange of goods and services between individuals, businesses, and countries
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comparative advantage
Definition
when you produce something where the opportunity cost is least. This is the force that causes us to let others do things for us, while we focus on other things
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absolute advantage
Definition
when you are better at something that somebody else
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specialization
Definition
when you focus on doing a particular task. One of the effects of comparative advantage
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efficiency
Definition
an effect of specialization. When you produce something with little waste
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Less or least developed country
Definition
the lowest level of economic development. Typically lack resources, infrastructure, stability
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developing/transitional country
Definition
the middle level of economic development. These countries are well-off in some areas and worse off in others.
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developed/industrialized country
Definition
The top level of economic development.
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free trade
Definition
Trade between countries that have no restrictions. Typically has the effect of lower prices for consumers. As always there are costs that go with this policy like job loss, possible bad products, relying on others
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protectionism
Definition
a trade policy where you restrict imports coming into a country from other places. This is usually done to protect new/infant domestic businesses. However, this policy likely increases prices for consumers
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import
Definition
goods/services produced in a foreign country
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export
Definition
goods/services produced in your country and sent elsewhere
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embargo
Definition
part of protectionist policy. Is a ban on imports from another country
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quota
Definition
part of protectionist policy. Is a limit to the number of imports from another country
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tariff
Definition
part of a protectionist policy. Is a tax on imports from another country
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appreciation
Definition
It is when your currency gains value. Is a result of increased demand for your currency. Results in decreased exports and increased exports
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depreciation
Definition
When the demand for your currency goes down. Is a result of decreased demand for your currency. Results in increased exports and decrease exports
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exchange rate
Definition
shows the value of one currency in relation to another.
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