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Lesson 43 of 84 · Trade and Commerce

Imports and Exports Today

Natural resources — water, timber, minerals, oil — are raw materials economies depend on. Countries with abundant resources often build industries around extracting them.

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

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What are goods?