Trade & Fair Trade Flashcards
Why does trade occur?
No country has enough raw materials and manufactured products to be self-sufficient
What is trade?
The exchanging of goods and services between countries
What are some things the UK imports?
Bananas, oil, fish, cotton and rubber
What is the name for countries that trade with others?
Interdependent
What are goods and services bought by countries called?
Imports
What are goods and services sold by countries called?
Exports
What is the difference between a country’s imports and exports known as?
Balance of trade
If a country exports more than it imports, it is said to have a _____
Trade surplus
If a country imports more than it exports, it is said to have a ______
Trade deficit
What does LEDCs stand for?
Less Economically Developed Countries
What does MEDCs stand for?
More Economically Developed Countries
Why is coffee grown in LEDCs?
It needs warmth and moisture
What is coffee in LEDCs?
Cash Crop
Where is most coffee drunk?
MEDCs
Who gets the most money from a cup of coffee?
The roasters & processors in MEDCs