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BUFFER POOL [2 records]

Record 1 2006-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National and International Economics
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

Stocks of commodities of international importance that are purchased when prices are low and supplies excessive, and sold when prices are high and supplies scarce, with the aim of stabilizing prices.

CONT

The less-developed countries have proposed that buffer stocks be established for a wide range of commodities through the creation of a common fund to finance the acquisition of such stocks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économie nationale et internationale
  • Commerce extérieur
CONT

L'Accord international du cacao prévoit l'intervention d'un stock régulateur qui retire du cacao du marché lorsque les prix descendent au-dessous de 110 cents la livre et en remet au-dessus de 150 cents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Economía nacional e internacional
  • Comercio exterior
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Record 2 2002-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
OBS

Drawn from Government On-Line Glossary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
OBS

Tiré du Lexique du Gouvernement en direct.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
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