Key Concepts (Grade 12 NSC Matric Economics): Flashcards
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Absolute advantage
Absolute advantage
Producing goods/services at lower cost than other countries
Comparative advantage
Comparative advantage
Producing at lower opportunity cost than other countries
Free trade
Free trade
Exchange without govt restrictions like tariffs or quotas
Direct investment
Direct investment
Long-term investments acquiring control in foreign companies
Portfolio investment
Portfolio investment
Buying/selling securities without seeking company control
Balance of payments
Balance of payments
Record of all economic transactions with rest of world
Exchange rate
Exchange rate
Price at which one currency exchanges for another
Trade balance
Trade balance
Difference between a country's exports and imports
Terms of trade formula
Terms of trade formula
IMF role
IMF role
Provides financial aid to countries with payment difficulties
