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Friday, January 14, 2011

IB Glossary

Bill of lading
A document issued to an exporter by a common carrier transporting merchandise.
Common market
A group of countries committed to the pursuit of a common external trade policy.
Comparative advantage
The theory that countries should specialize in the production of goods and services they can produce most efficiently.
Current account deficit
The current account of the balance of payments is in surplus when a country exports more goods and services that it imports.