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International Trade

Level:
A-Level
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, IB, OCR

Last updated 3 Jul 2018

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Trade is the exchange of products between countries. When conditions are right, trade brings benefits to all countries involved and can be a powerful driver for sustained GDP growth and rising living standards


Revision Video: Ricardo's Theory of Comparative Advantage and the Potential Gains from Trade

Potential Gains from Trade - Revision Video

Test your knowledge: MCQs on International Trade

MCQ Revision Video - International Trade
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