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The document presents data on the Balance of Payments for three countries, detailing their visible and invisible trade balances. It includes questions regarding trade income, trade deficits, and the impact of tariffs and embargoes on imports. Additionally, it discusses the usefulness of trade fairs for exporters and methods of payment to mitigate non-payment risks in international trade.

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Act 30 Jan

The document presents data on the Balance of Payments for three countries, detailing their visible and invisible trade balances. It includes questions regarding trade income, trade deficits, and the impact of tariffs and embargoes on imports. Additionally, it discusses the usefulness of trade fairs for exporters and methods of payment to mitigate non-payment risks in international trade.

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3 Fig. 3.1 shows the Balance of Payments in three countries: country A, country B and country C.

Balance of Payments ($m)

Country A Country B Country C


Visible Trade: Exports 9589 8912 4324
Imports 8364 6327 5675
Visible Trade Balance 1225 2585 (1351)
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Invisible Trade Balance 1245 512 3412

Fig. 3.1

Use Fig. 3.1 to help you answer the following questions.

(a) (i) Which country has the most income from selling goods abroad?

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(ii) Which country has a visible trade deficit?


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(iii) Define invisible trade.

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(b) Explain the effects on imported goods if country C:

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(ii) places embargoes on certain goods.

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(c) Do you think having a stall at a trade fair is useful for exporters? Give reasons for your answer.

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(d) Many exporters are concerned with the risk of non‑payment in international trade.

Discuss two methods of payment that exporters can use to make sure that they do receive
payment. Which method of payment do you recommend? Give reasons for your answer.

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