Chapter 32 Flashcards
Globalisation
Refers to the rapid expansion of international trade leading to countries becoming less independent and more interdependent
International trade
Exchange of goods and services between countries
Visible trade
Is the import and export or physical goods
Invisible trade
Is the import and export or services
Balance of trade
Is the difference between the value of the physical goods we export and import
Balance of payments
Difference between total exports( visible and invisible) and total imports ( visible and invisible )
Open economy
Where exports and imports take up a large percentage of gdp
A closed economy
Is a country that’s does not participate in international trade
Trading partners
Countries that trade with each other regularly
A trade embargo
Is a complete or partial ban doing business with a specific country
A tariff
Is a tax charge or specific imports
A subsidy
Is a form of government financial aid to help producers reduce their costs
The European Union
Is a large international free-trade area and political alliance