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To '''trade''' is to willingly give [[wikt:thing|things]] or [[Service economy|services]] and get other things or services in return. For example, a [[person]] giving a thing must find another person who wants to get that thing. The giver gets something back in return. |
To '''trade''' is to willingly give [[wikt:thing|things]] or [[Service economy|services]] and get other things or services in return. For example, a [[person]] giving a thing must find another person who wants to get that thing. The giver gets something back in return. A trade is sometimes also called an "exchange" or a "swap". |
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An early type of trade is barter. [[Barter]] was the exchange of goods and services for other goods and services. Barter involves trading things without using of [[money]]. Modern traders commonly buy and sell by the use of money. Trade between two traders is called [[bilateral trade]]. Trade between more than two traders is called [[multilateral trade]]. |
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A trade is also called an [[exchange]] or a swap. |
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== Terms == |
== Terms == |
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The things that are given from one person to the other are called [[Product (consumer goods)|goods]]. |
The things that are given from one person to the other are called [[Product (consumer goods)|goods]]. |
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[[Service]]s can also be part of a trade. |
[[Service]]s can also be part of a trade. One person can do a [[job]] or [[Labour (economics)|work]] for another, and get something in return in a trade. |
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[[Money]] can be given in return for a service or for a thing. If money is part of the trade, then the person who gives the money is buying, and the person who gets the money is selling. |
[[Money]] can be given in return for a service or for a thing. If money is part of the trade, then the person who gives the money is buying, and the person who gets the money is selling. |
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A place where trading takes place is called a [[market]]. |
A place where trading takes place is called a [[market]]. |
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When there is no money involved in the trade, the trade is called [[barter]]. If there is money involved in the trade, the trade is called a [[wikt:purchase|purchase]]. In the past people would [[barter]] to get what they wanted, instead of buying goods and services. |
When there is no money involved in the trade, the trade is called [[barter]]. If there is money involved in the trade, the trade is called a [[wikt:purchase|purchase]]. In the past, people would [[barter]] to get what they wanted, instead of buying goods and services. |
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[[Economics]] includes the study of trade. |
[[Economics]] includes the study of trade. |
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Trade occurs not just between people, but also between large [[company|companies]] and even countries. [[Government]]s sometimes take some of the money or goods involved in a trade between [[countries]]. This is a type of [[tax]] called a [[tariff]]. [[Smuggling|Smugglers]] try to trade without paying tariffs. |
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[[Free trade]] between two countries is when there are small or no tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions on trade. |
[[Free trade]] between two countries is when there are small or no tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions on trade. When one country stops all trade with another country, it is called an [[embargo]]. |
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==Types of trade== |
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===Domestic trade=== |
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Domestic trade is the [[exchange]] of [[Good (economics)|goods]] within a [[country]]. Domestic trade is very important because it allows different types of goods to reach to all parts of the country. It makes the standard of living of the people of the country better. It helps an [[industry]] to grow by making sure that there are [[raw material]]s. Domestic trade may be divided into two. They are: |
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====Wholesale==== |
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[[Wholesale|Wholesaling]] is the sale of goods to industrial, commercial, institutional or other professional [[Business|businesses]]. They can also be sold to other wholesalers. It is the sale of goods to anyone that is not a [[consumer]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=WTO {{!}} accession : Protocols of accession for new members since 1995, including commitments in goods and services|url=https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/completeacc_e.htm|access-date=2020-09-08|website=www.wto.org}}</ref> Wholesalers usually buy and sort goods in large numbers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title="United Nations Statistics Division – Classifications Registry"|url=http://unstats.un.org/unsd/cr/registry/regcs.asp?Cl=9&Lg=1&Co=6|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321131122/https://unstats.un.org/unsd/cr/registry/regcs.asp?Cl=9&Lg=1&Co=6|archive-date=2018-03-21|access-date=|website=unstats.un.org}}</ref> |
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====Retail==== |
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[[Retail]] is the process of selling goods or services to consumers through many means of distribution to earn a [[profit]]. The term "retailer" usually means where a person sells a small amount of good to many individuals, who are consumers.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=retail|url=https://www.thefreedictionary.com/retail|journal=The Free Dictionary}}</ref> |
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===International trade=== |
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[[International trade]] is the [[exchange]] of [[good]]s and [[service]]s between different countries. International trade has existed throughout history. Some examples include [[Uttarapatha]], [[Silk Road]], [[Amber Road]], [[scramble for Africa]], [[Atlantic slave trade]], and [[salt road]]s. When there is trade between two or more countries, factors like [[currency]], government policies, [[economy]], judicial system, [[law]]s, and [[market]]s affect trade.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Definition of trade {{!}} Dictionary.com|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/trade|access-date=2020-09-09|website=www.dictionary.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Edumaritime|title=International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Academy - Certifications in Int'l Trade & Finance|url=https://www.edumaritime.net/icc-academy|access-date=2020-09-09|website=www.edumaritime.net|language=en-us}}</ref> |
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International trade may be split up into three different types. |
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====Import==== |
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An [[import]] is a [[good]] or [[service]] that was bought in one country but was produced in another country.<ref name=":0" /> |
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====Export==== |
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An [[export]] is a [[good]] or [[service]] that was produced in one country but was sold to another country.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Edumaritime|title=Export/Import Certificate (EIC) Online - ICC Academy|url=https://www.edumaritime.net/icc-academy/export-import-certificate-eic-online|access-date=2020-09-09|website=www.edumaritime.net|language=en-us}}</ref> |
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====Entrepôt==== |
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An [[entrepôt]] is a [[port]], [[city]], or [[trading post]] where goods may be imported, stored or sold. These cities grew because of the growth of long-distance trade.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/854609153|title=Worlds together, worlds apart : a history of the world from the beginnings of humankind to the present|last=Tignor, Robert L.|isbn=978-0-393-92207-3|edition=Fourth|location=New York|oclc=854609153}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 16 May 2023
To trade is to willingly give things or services and get other things or services in return. For example, a person giving a thing must find another person who wants to get that thing. The giver gets something back in return. A trade is sometimes also called an "exchange" or a "swap".
An early type of trade is barter. Barter was the exchange of goods and services for other goods and services. Barter involves trading things without using of money. Modern traders commonly buy and sell by the use of money. Trade between two traders is called bilateral trade. Trade between more than two traders is called multilateral trade.
Terms[change | change source]
The things that are given from one person to the other are called goods.
Services can also be part of a trade. One person can do a job or work for another, and get something in return in a trade.
Money can be given in return for a service or for a thing. If money is part of the trade, then the person who gives the money is buying, and the person who gets the money is selling.
A place where trading takes place is called a market.
When there is no money involved in the trade, the trade is called barter. If there is money involved in the trade, the trade is called a purchase. In the past, people would barter to get what they wanted, instead of buying goods and services.
Economics includes the study of trade.
Trade occurs not just between people, but also between large companies and even countries. Governments sometimes take some of the money or goods involved in a trade between countries. This is a type of tax called a tariff. Smugglers try to trade without paying tariffs.
Free trade between two countries is when there are small or no tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions on trade. When one country stops all trade with another country, it is called an embargo.
Types of trade[change | change source]
Domestic trade[change | change source]
Domestic trade is the exchange of goods within a country. Domestic trade is very important because it allows different types of goods to reach to all parts of the country. It makes the standard of living of the people of the country better. It helps an industry to grow by making sure that there are raw materials. Domestic trade may be divided into two. They are:
Wholesale[change | change source]
Wholesaling is the sale of goods to industrial, commercial, institutional or other professional businesses. They can also be sold to other wholesalers. It is the sale of goods to anyone that is not a consumer.[1] Wholesalers usually buy and sort goods in large numbers.[2]
Retail[change | change source]
Retail is the process of selling goods or services to consumers through many means of distribution to earn a profit. The term "retailer" usually means where a person sells a small amount of good to many individuals, who are consumers.[3]
International trade[change | change source]
International trade is the exchange of goods and services between different countries. International trade has existed throughout history. Some examples include Uttarapatha, Silk Road, Amber Road, scramble for Africa, Atlantic slave trade, and salt roads. When there is trade between two or more countries, factors like currency, government policies, economy, judicial system, laws, and markets affect trade.[4][5]
International trade may be split up into three different types.
Import[change | change source]
An import is a good or service that was bought in one country but was produced in another country.[6]
Export[change | change source]
An export is a good or service that was produced in one country but was sold to another country.[6]
Entrepôt[change | change source]
An entrepôt is a port, city, or trading post where goods may be imported, stored or sold. These cities grew because of the growth of long-distance trade.[7]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "WTO | accession : Protocols of accession for new members since 1995, including commitments in goods and services". www.wto.org. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- ↑ ""United Nations Statistics Division – Classifications Registry"". unstats.un.org. Archived from the original on 2018-03-21.
- ↑ "retail". The Free Dictionary.
- ↑ "Definition of trade | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ↑ Edumaritime. "International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Academy - Certifications in Int'l Trade & Finance". www.edumaritime.net. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Edumaritime. "Export/Import Certificate (EIC) Online - ICC Academy". www.edumaritime.net. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ↑ Tignor, Robert L. Worlds together, worlds apart : a history of the world from the beginnings of humankind to the present (Fourth ed.). New York. ISBN 978-0-393-92207-3. OCLC 854609153.
