Free International Trade (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards
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Define free trade
Define free trade
Unrestricted exchange of goods/services/capital without tariffs
What is an open economy?
What is an open economy?
Economy engaging in international trade via imports/exports
Define trading bloc
Define trading bloc
Group of countries allowing free trade, eliminating tariffs
What is a free trade area?
What is a free trade area?
Agreement to reduce/eliminate tariffs between member countries
Define customs union
Define customs union
Countries trade freely + adopt common external tariff
What is a common market?
What is a common market?
Economic integration removing barriers & harmonising policies
What can move freely in a common market?
What can move freely in a common market?
Goods, services, capital, and labour
EU is an example of which two types of integration?
EU is an example of which two types of integration?
Single market and customs union
What do trading blocs eliminate?
What do trading blocs eliminate?
Tariffs and trade barriers
Key feature of customs union tariffs?
Key feature of customs union tariffs?
Common external tariff on imports from non-members
