The Benefits of Free Trade for Developing Countries Terms 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
A fee or tax on a good that is imported into a country
Quota
A limit on an amount of a good that can be imported into a country
Embargo
The refusal of one country to trade with another good without fear of the government stopping it
Free Trade
An economic practice where countries can import and export
Market Economy
Decisions are made by individuals, Based on trade and competition, also called free market or capitalism, often lacks regulation or quality
Command Economy
Also called centrally planned economy, Government makes all decisions, What to produce, controls and redistribute 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 a culture and riturals, and is forced on the community as a whole