When Countries Trade Many Commodities, the Terms of Trade Are

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When countries trade many commodities, the terms of trade are defined as the average price of imports divided by the average price of exports.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where demand and supply are equal.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a product offered is equal to the quantity of the product in demand.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company for goods sold or services provided during a certain period.

Relatively Inelastic

A situation where a change in the price of a good or service causes a comparatively smaller change in the quantity demanded or supplied.