Globalisation (AQA GCSE Business): Flashcards

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Exchange rates
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What is an exchange rate?

How much one currency is worth compared to another

Imports definition

Goods/services businesses buy from other countries

Exports definition

Goods/services businesses sell to other countries

Currency appreciation meaning

Currency becomes more valuable vs other currencies

Appreciation effect on export prices for foreign buyers

Products become more expensive for foreign customers

Appreciation effect on imported goods prices

Imported goods become cheaper to buy

Appreciation effect on imported raw material costs

Raw materials cost less, reducing production costs

Currency depreciation meaning

Currency becomes less valuable vs other currencies

Depreciation effect on export prices for foreign buyers

Products become cheaper for foreign customers

Depreciation effect on imported goods prices

Imported goods become more expensive

Depreciation effect on imported raw material costs

Raw materials more expensive, increases production costs

Currency strength exporters prefer

Weaker currency (makes exports cheaper abroad)

Currency strength importers prefer

Stronger currency (reduces import costs)

Challenge exchange rate fluctuations create

Uncertainty in predicting future costs and revenues

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