International Trade: Why Countries Trade

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Trade-offs everywhere — find them.

⚡ The twist

Cheap for you usually means expensive for someone else.

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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

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1Trade connects people globally.
2Every choice has an opportunity cost.
3Money is a medium of exchange.

Then & Now

💱 Every receipt you've ever seen has this idea inside it.

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What is an opportunity cost?

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Question 2 of 2

What is the difference between needs and wants?

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