Unit 3: Globalisation and the UK economy

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Globalisation
The expansion of world trade in goods and services leading to greater international interdependence
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Multinational company
A company that has operations all over the world
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Specialisation
Being better than another country at providing a good or service
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Absolute Advantage
Being able to provide with fewer resources and at a lower cost
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International Trade
The exchange of goods and services across international boundaries
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Free Trade
Absence of tariffs, quotas & regulations used to reduce or prevent trade among nations
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Protection
Where an action is taken that reduces international trade
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Tariff
A tax placed on imports to increase the price and reduce the quantity demanded
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Card 2

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A company that has operations all over the world

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Multinational company

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Being better than another country at providing a good or service

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Card 4

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Being able to provide with fewer resources and at a lower cost

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Card 5

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The exchange of goods and services across international boundaries

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