It Is Generally Claimed That State Trading,or Centrally Controlled Trading

question 48

Essay

It is generally claimed that state trading,or centrally controlled trading will tend to reach a lower economic welfare than would be reached by allowing market forces to determine trade flow directions and terms of trade.Illustrate a counter-example to this proposition.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings that is paid to shareholders, typically in cash, as a return on their investment.

Operating Activities

Transactions related to the primary operations of a business, such as sales, purchases, and payroll, used in cash flow analysis.

Comparative Balance Sheet

Financial statement showing a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at two or more points in time, allowing for comparative analysis.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total depreciation amount that has been charged against a fixed asset since it was put into use.