Free International Trade (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards

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Free International Trade
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Define free trade

Unrestricted exchange of goods/services/capital without tariffs

What is an open economy?

Economy engaging in international trade via imports/exports

Define trading bloc

Group of countries allowing free trade, eliminating tariffs

What is a free trade area?

Agreement to reduce/eliminate tariffs between member countries

Define customs union

Countries trade freely + adopt common external tariff

What is a common market?

Economic integration removing barriers & harmonising policies

What can move freely in a common market?

Goods, services, capital, and labour

EU is an example of which two types of integration?

Single market and customs union

What do trading blocs eliminate?

Tariffs and trade barriers

Key feature of customs union tariffs?

Common external tariff on imports from non-members

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