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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Balance of trade | the difference between a country's exports and imports over a specific time period |
| imports | goods and services brought into a country from another country |
| exports | goods and services produced in one country and sold to residents of another country |
| absolute advantage | an economic concept that describes the ability of one producer to produce a good or service more efficiently than competitors |
| comparative advantage | the ability of an economic entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors |
| multinationals | companies that operate in multiple countries, managing their production and marketing facilities across borders |
| mini-nationals | focuses on niche, high-margin, and specialized markets globally |
| Tariff | taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country |
| quota | a fixed number or amount, either a maximum or minimum, set by an authority |
| embargo | a government-imposed order that prohibits or restricts commerce, such as stopping trade with a particular country |
| joint ventures | a business alliance where two or more parties agree to share in the ownership, control, profits, and losses of a project |
| customs brokers | licensed individuals or firms that act as an intermediary between importers/exporters |
| letter of credit | a financial document issued by a bank that guarantees a buyer's payment to a seller |
| draft | a preliminary version of a written document |
| time draft | a type of bill of exchange used in commercial transactions |
| nationalize | to bring something under the control of the government, such as by making a privately owned industry |