Category: Trade

  • Main Reasons for Trade Between Nations

    Introduction Numerous experts are unanimous in stating that globalization is a leading feature of the modern world. This term denotes that numerous nations establish close economic, political, and cultural ties with one another so that physical borders almost disappear. However, globalization is not equal to global trade, which denotes that nations establish a connection for…

  • A Trade Policy for Game Consoles in the US and Brazil

    Table of Contents Introduction Gains from Trade Trade Restrictions Analysis Conclusion References Introduction Trade policies are certain agreements and rules that apply to international trade. This policy regulates what goods and services, and on what basis, can be exported or imported to countries, depending on the established agreements between their governments. Each country has its…

  • International Business and Free Trade Agreement

    Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of NAFTA to the USA Disadvantages of NAFTA to the USA Individual Conclusion Question Two Recommendation References Introduction The North American Free Trade Agreement, which has been in existence for seventeen years, was signed in 1994. This agreement created a free trade area between Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Since…

  • International Trade Theory: Hills Book Summary

    Chapter summaries This chapter begins by giving a brief overview of the benefits of international trade through the examination of the garment industry in Bangladesh. This chapter has also evaluated several theories that outline the advantages of a country engaging in international trade and the model of international trade experience in the world market. These…

  • The Fair Trade Concept

    Introduction The concept of fair trade is typically viewed as beneficial to buyers. Indeed, the very concept of fair trade implies that no overpricing should occur when carrying out essential financial transactions between the suppliers and the producing companies (Delgado 2013). Therefore, the phenomenon of fair trade encourages sustainable development of the economy, contributing to…

  • The Political Economy of International Trade

    The chapter focuses on international trade and how most governments usually view free trade as ideal but may interfere with the trading for political and economic reasons. The instruments used by governments to regulate trade include; tariffs, subsidies on goods, import quotas on goods and services, voluntarily restraining some exports, duties against dumping, administrative policies,…

  • China Trade Barriers and Their Economic Effects

    Based on the Chinese governments standpoint, is it logical to impose the trade barrier? China is one of the most promising markets and it can affect the development of the global market. Palmer (2010) notes that the USA as well as other countries express their concerns as to Chinas policies that favor Chinese companies at…

  • Comparative Advantage and Free Trade

    Introduction Countries vary by many socio-economic parameters, such as population density, natural resources, climate, technological advancements that allow them to specialize in various production areas. Due to specialization, some economies create an oversupply of one product category but experience the lack of another. Thus, international trade takes place when one national economy sells the things…

  • Nicaraguas Overreliance on International Trade

    The position on Nicaragua portrayed in the video is fairly accurate, as it appears that similar sentiments have been observed by other individuals who have studied LDCs (Least Developed Countries). It has been observed that the main motivation behind LDC states about international financial obligations is the international trade ties that these states are accorded.…

  • The World Trade Organizations Controversies

    The World Trade Organization is the sole global body that deals with fairness in trade among nations. It designs rules to ensure that large economies and small economies are at par in economic growth. However, its policies and propositions are not popular with most nations. Its aims are to facilitate demand and supply by ensuring…