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Lesson 23 of 84 ยท Economics

International Trade: Why Countries Trade

International trade lets countries specialize: Japan exports cars, Brazil exports coffee, Saudi Arabia exports oil. Everyone benefits from getting what they do best.

Key Facts

1

Supply and demand affect prices.

2

Trade connects people globally.

3

Every choice has an opportunity cost.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

1 of 2

What are goods?