Trade: Why Do Nations Trade?
Visualize key components of international trade.
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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
AP Macro Lecture Guide: Balance of Payments
OVERVIEW
In this interactive lecture guide, students categorize transactions in the current account and the capital and financial account. Then students analyze the balance of payments to calculate the balance of trade and identify the impacts on the economy.
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VIDEO Q&A
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International Trade 101
Introduces the benefits and costs of international trade
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
How Do Imports Affect GDP?
Learn how imports are calculated in GDP.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Introduction to International Trade
Get your students thinking about their own states' exports with this activity.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
A Trip around the World through Exports
Help students identify top world export leaders
VIDEO Q&A
Economic Lowdown Video Series
Quickly introduce 11 basic economic topics in less than 15 minutes.
