Trade: Why Do Nations Trade?
Visualize key components of international trade.
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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
Introduction to International Trade
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will identify their state's most important export and explore the United States' top trading partners, explaining why these countries are at the top of the list.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
International Trade 101
Introduces the benefits and costs of international trade
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Does International Trade Create Winners and Losers?
Provide an overview of the basics of trade.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Comparative Advantage Slides
Learn about production possibilities frontiers, comparative advantage, specialization, and trade.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Is Trade a Zero-Sum Game?
Demonstrate that voluntary trade can benefit buyers and sellers.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
What Is the Balance of Payments?
Learn about the accounting system used in the U.S. to measure international trade transactions.
