Briefly List and Define the Three Major Types of Trade

question 49

Essay

Briefly list and define the three major types of trade barriers most commonly used.

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Definitions:

Redistribution Income

The transfer of income and wealth from some individuals to others through a social mechanism such as taxation, charity, welfare, public services, or land reform.

Rent-seeking Activity

Actions by individuals or firms to increase their own wealth without creating new wealth or value for society.

Taxing

The act of imposing charges on individuals or entities by the government in order to finance public spending and services.

Benefits

The advantages or positive outcomes that accrue from actions, activities, or projects, often used in evaluating decisions.