Key Words Flashcards

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Inflation

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To increase prices of items. Usually increases small amounts over years

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2
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Trade

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When two country’s pay for different resources/goods between each-other

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3
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Tariff

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A tax placed on a item for being imported between country’s. This makes the items more expensive to sell

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4
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Interest rates

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A percentage increase added to amount of money that is loaned which is needed to pay back

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5
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Boom

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When a country is making lots of money through its industry and trade

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6
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Bust

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When a country’s production slows down and they lose money

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7
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Prosperity

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When the standard of living in a country is very good due to its growing economy

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