《国际贸易理论与实务(张素芳 第2版)》chapter 1 introduction.pptVIP

International trade:theory and practice Textbook: 张素芳,International trade:theory and practice . University of International Business Economics Press, Beijing ,2010. Reference books: 黎孝先《国际贸易实务（第三版） 》. 对外经济贸易大学出版社，北京，2000 陈同仇、薛荣久《国际贸易》. 对外经济贸易大学出版社，北京，2000 Introduction to the book International trade: theory and practice 2 parts: theory and practice 14 chapterschapter 7, 11 will take 2 sessions respectively. Chapter 1 introduction What is trade? Trade is the exchange of goods and services between persons or/and firms. 1.Reasons for international trade 1) Resource reasons conditions (natural endowment) a. favorable climate b. natural resources c. skilled workers d. capital resources e. favorable geographic location and transport cost f. insufficient production 2. The differences between international trade domestic trade History role of China’s foreign trade refer to China’s Foreign Trade lectured by Henry. 3.Basic concepts in International trade —p6 2. favorable balance of trade vs. unfavorable balance of trade Export–Import0 Export–Import0 Basic concepts in International trade General trade system vs. Special trade system General trade system is based on country territory Special trade system is based on customs territory Basic concepts in International trade the commodity composition of trade 商品构成 ratio of commodities in foreign trade p14 Geographical composition of tradep15 地理构成ratio of regions in foreign trade the degree of dependence on foreign trade 外贸依存度 ratio of IM/Expo in GDP Assignment: * Kevin’s mailbox 王锦堂 wangjintang@ Mb H：What is international trade? It is trade between countries, or persons/firms in different countries.cross-border 2) Economic reasons Absolute advantage theory( Adam Smith) Comparative advantage theory (David Ricardo) refer to Chapter 2 3) other reasons 3.A brief history of i