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Foreign Sector

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Economics

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics

Topics in Foreign Sector

1

Balance of Trade (BOT)

  • Balance of Trade (BOT) refers to the difference between the value of a country’s exports and imports of goods only.
  • It includes only visible items (tangible goods), not services or capital flows.
  • A favourable BOT occurs when exports exceed imports (surplus).
2

Balance of Payments (BOP)

  • BOP is a systematic record of all economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world in a year.
  • It includes current account, capital account, official reserves, and errors & omissions.
  • The BOP always balances because any deficit in one account is offset by surplus in another.
3

International Trade

  • International trade involves exchange of goods and services across borders.
  • It leads to specialization, efficient resource use, and better standards of living.
  • Benefits include wider consumer choice, improved quality, employment generation, and economic development.
4

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

  • FDI is investment made by a company in one country into a business in another country.
  • It involves active management and control, unlike portfolio investment.
  • Benefits include job creation, technology transfer, increased competition, and BOP improvement.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Foreign Sector

Balance of Trade (BOT)Balance of Payments (BOP)International TradeForeign Direct Investment (FDI)GATTWTO

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What are the important topics in Foreign Sector for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics?
Foreign Sector covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Foreign Sector — Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics?
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