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is the buying and selling of goods
between countries of the World.
Imports are the goods that countries buy from others.
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Exports are the goods that countries sell to others.
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is the difference between the exports
and imports of a country.
When the imports of a country are
greater than its exports.
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When the exports of a country are greater
than its imports.
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Country Export Import Surplus or deficit?
A $100bn $120bn
B $25bn $20bn
C $15bn $14bn
D $3bn $3bn
•The country doesn’t have to take out loans to fund public projects and services.
•The country can invest in infrastructure and services.
•These improvements will help improve the quality of life in the country.
•The country can help industry develop and maintain it’s competitiveness, through grants and subsidies.
There are a number of advantages to having a trade surplus
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is the buying and selling of good
between countries without import taxes, quotas or
subsidies. It is a level playing field.
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is when a country seeks to protect its
own industry by placing restrictions
on the goods of foreign countries,
using import taxes, quotas and subsidies.
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