What Is a GIS? Describe at Least Three Ways in Which

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Essay

What is a GIS? Describe at least three ways in which a GIS could be used by modern business.

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Definitions:

International Trade

The exchange of goods, services, and capital between countries and territories, influencing global economic activity.

Adverse Selection

A situation where sellers have information that buyers do not, or vice versa, leading to transactions that benefit the more informed party.

Death Spiral

A term often used in insurance and pricing strategies to describe a situation where pricing adjustments lead to reduced participation or purchase, necessitating further price increases, and thus accelerating a decline in demand or viability.

Health Insurance

A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured as a part of a health care system.