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BILATERALISM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Foreign Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bilateralism
1, record 1, English, bilateralism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
What would happen if all countries tried to sign bilateral trade agreements, so that America could not and would not buy from the Indies unless they bought an equal amount from us? And suppose the same bilateralism held for every two nations? Imports would balance exports, but at the level of which is the lower. 2, record 1, English, - bilateralism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bilateralism, a word to watch in 1991: This standby will get increased air-time next year as more nations cut two-way trade deals with each other in the wake of breakdowns in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations to end global trade barriers. (US News and World Report, 31st December 1990, p. 84). 3, record 1, English, - bilateralism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Commerce extérieur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bilatéralisme
1, record 1, French, bilat%C3%A9ralisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les accords bilatéraux tendent à assurer l'équilibre des balances commerciales entre deux pays en établissant une liste des contingents ouverts à l'exportation et à l'importation. Ils sont souvent complétés par des accords de paiements comportant l'ouverture de crédits réciproques. 2, record 1, French, - bilat%C3%A9ralisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Comercio exterior
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bilateralismo
1, record 1, Spanish, bilateralismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intercambio de bienes y servicios entre dos países cuyos efectos se asemejan en la práctica al trueque. 2, record 1, Spanish, - bilateralismo
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