The concept of double factoral terms of trade, formulated by Jacob Viner takes into account the change in factor productivity both in the domestic export industries and export industries of the foreign countries. This concept can be expressed as: TD = TC . (ZX/ZM) Here TD is the double factoral terms of trade, TC is the commodity terms of trade, [...]
The secular deterioration in the terms of trade of the developing countries has occurred on account of the following reasons: 1. Absence of Qualitative Improvement of Products 2. Distribution of Gains from Technical Progress 3. Immiserizing Growth 4. Low Income Elasticity of Demand 5. Impact of Import on the Import- Competing Industries 6. Large Surpluses of Farm Products and a [...]
In this article we will discus about the reasons for nations trade. Trade signifies the exchange of commodities and services. This exchange may take place between two individuals, firms or industries within the same country or it may take place between two or more nations or countries. The former type of exchange is termed as internal, domestic or interregional trade, [...]