External Trade — Chapter Summary
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Business Studies
Summary of External Trade for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Business Studies. External trade, also known as foreign or international trade, refers.
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Overview
External trade, also known as foreign or international trade, refers to the exchange of goods and services between countries. As no country can produce everything it needs, external trade allows nations to import goods they lack and export surplus or specialized products. This chapter explores the t
Key Concepts
The buying and selling of goods
The buying and selling of goods and services across national borders. It includes both visible trade (tangible goods) and invisible trade (services li
There are three main types
There are three main types: (a) Import Trade – purchasing goods from other countries; (b) Export Trade – selling goods to other countries; (c) Entrepo
External trade promotes specialization
External trade promotes specialization, improves living standards, enhances competition, generates employment, equalizes prices, strengthens internati
Traders face difficulties such as geographical
Traders face difficulties such as geographical distance, higher risks during transit, transport and communication issues, customs regulations, exchang
Export involves steps like receiving inquiry
Export involves steps like receiving inquiry, obtaining license, pre-shipment inspection, shipping, and securing payment. Import includes obtaining li
Learning Objectives
- Explain what external trade is and its importance for business
- Identify the challenges faced in external trade
- Distinguish between export and import trade procedures
- Recognize measures adopted to promote exports
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