International

Overview: Why does the United States import so many clothes and shoes? Why do some countries seem to be associated with one product, like oil, so much? The answers to these questions, and more, can be found in this lesson.

Overview: In this lesson we explain why trade is not always equal and why it is not necessarily bad to import more than you export.

Overview: Most economists agree that trade is good and free trade is even better. If that's the case, why - and how - do almost all nations try to limit it? This lesson explains.

Overview: It's no secret that trade is beneficial. Some nations like to put that in writing and make agreements with each other called trade blocs. Learn more here.

Overview: Pesos, dollars, and rupees - oh my! With so many different currencies in the world, buying and selling goods and services across borders can get complicated. This lesson explains how trading currencies works.

Overview: In this lesson you will learn how currencies are really no different than most goods and services when it comes to how they respond to supply and demand.