Compare and Contrast the European Union and the European Economic

question 10

Essay

Compare and contrast the European Union and the European Economic Community.

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Definitions:

Autarky

National self-sufficiency; no economic interaction with foreigners.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative that is forgone in making any choice or decision.

Terms of Trade

The ratio between a country's export prices and its import prices, indicating the quantity of imports goods a country can purchase through the sale of its exports.

Supply and Demand

Fundamental economic model describing how prices vary as a result of a balance between product availability and consumers' purchasing desires.