Trade


 
8.1 Explain the benefits of trade among individuals, regions and countries.
8.2 Define and distinguish between absolute and comparative advantage.
8.3 Define trade barriers, such as quotas and tariffs.
8.4 Explain why countries erect barriers to trade.
8.5 Explain the difference between balance of trade and balance of payments.
8.6 Compare and contrast labor productivity trends in the United States and other developed countries.
8.7 Explain how most trade occurs because of a comparative advantage in the production of a particular good or service.
8.8 Explain how changes in exchange rates impact the purchasing power of people in the United States and other countries.
8.9 Evaluate the arguments for and against free trade.
   
   
 

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