Trade Flashcards

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Fair trade

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  • social movement whose goal is to help producers in developing countries
  • focus mainly on agricultural based products
  • ethical choice
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2
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what is the main goal of free trade?

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to increase a nations economic growth

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3
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what is the main goal of fair trade?

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to improve marginalised people and improve their quality of life

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4
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what does free trade focus on?

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trade policies between countries

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5
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what does fair trade focus on?

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commerce among individuals and businesses

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6
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what is the transatlantic trade and investment partnership?

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free trade agreement currently being negotiated between EU and USA

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7
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what is the trans pacific partnership?

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free trade agreement negotiated between 12 countries

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8
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what is the role of china?

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member of a G20 group established in 1999 to allow developing economies to have a voice

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9
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the role of china within Africa

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  • establishing food and retail industries
  • loans in exchange for goods e.g cocoa
  • developing textile industries
  • tourism
  • investment in resources and infrastructure
  • buying up land for production
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10
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latin america

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another emerging region

2 distinct trading blocs mercosour and pacific alliance

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11
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africas exponential growth

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africa is the fastest growing market in the world today

ict creates opportunities for business in africa

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