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Trade & Tariffs

Introduction to international trade and the tension between free trade and protectionism. We also explore tariffs: their purpose, types, role in disputes, and broader impact.

Lessons

1

Why Nations Trade

The logic behind global trade.

Why countries specialize and trade to pursue economic growth.

2

Free Trade vs. Protectionism

Free markets or tariff walls?

Explore the trade-offs behind protectionism and free trade.

3

Understanding Tariffs

Mechanics, motives and impacts.

What tariffs are, why governments use them, and who ends up paying.

4

Impact of Tariffs

How tariffs reshape business decisions.

Tariffs have a wide-ranging impact on the economy, from supply chains to jobs and prices.

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