Free Trade Terms Flashcards
Imports
Goods or resources that are bought and brought into a country
Exports
Goods or resources that are sold and sent out to other countries
Tariff
Fee or tax on a good that is imported into a country
Quota
Limit an amount of a good that can be imported into a country
Embargo
The refusal of one country to trade with another country
Market Economy
Decisions are made by individuals, Based on trade and competition, also called free market or capitalism, often lacks regulations or quality
Command Economy
Also called Centrally Planned Economy, Government makes all decisions
Mixed Economy
Combination of free market and limited government involvement, Government in place to assure quality and regulation
Traditional Economy
Based on culture and rituals, and is focused on the community as a whole