What Options Do Exporters and Importers Have to Manage Risk

question 8

Essay

What options do exporters and importers have to manage risk?

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Definitions:

Surplus

The condition that occurs when the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, often leading to a decrease in prices.

Shortage

An instance in the marketplace where the need for a product or service outstrips its provision.

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the supply and demand for goods are equal.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price in a specified period.