The Benefits of Free Trade for Developing Country Flashcards
Imports
goods or resources that are bought and brought (into) a country
Exports
goods or resources that are sold and sent out (exit) to other countries
Tariff
fee or tax on a good imported into a country
Quota
a limit on amount of a good imported into a country
Embargo
the refusal of one country to trade with one another
Free Trade
an economic practice where countries can import and export goods without the government stopping them
Market Economy
Decisions are made by individuals, based on trade and competition, often lacks regulation or quality
Command Economy
also called Central Planned economy, Government makes all decisions, what to produce, controls and redistributes wealth and resources, prices and wages, no incentive to work hard
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