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Why is it important for nations to have a system to convert from one currency to another?

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Converting currency makes it possible to buy and sell goods between countries with different types of money.

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Why does specialization make trade between countries easier?

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Countries can produce what they make best and trade with others for what they need.

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Tax on imported goods is ___________

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a tariff

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A limit on imported goods is  _____________________ 

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a quota

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When we completely stop trading with another country, it's called ____________________

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an embargo

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Why would a country impose a tariff or quota on imported goods?

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to raise the price of imported goods and encourage people to buy local

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Specialization results in a country or region producing a _____________ variety of goods and services.

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limited

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Why do Latin American countries place tariffs on imported goods?

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To limit foreign goods.

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In order to help Russian farmers sell more food, some people want to put a tax on the food imported from other countries. This is an example of a(n)

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tariff

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How much one currency is worth when compared to another is known as a (n)

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exchange rate