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Basic Econ: Trade
6th Chapter 8 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| specialization | the process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill |
| global trade | also known as international trade, is simply the import and export of goods and services across international boundaries |
| import | bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale. |
| export | send (goods or services) to another country for sale |
| interdependent | (of two or more people or things) dependent on each other. |
| trade barriers | Trade barriers are government-induced restrictions on international trade |
| tariff | a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports. |
| quota | a limited quantity of a particular product which under official controls can be produced, exported, or imported. |
| embargo | an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country. |
| currency | medium of exchange for goods and services |
| exchange rate | the value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another. |