Reasons Why International Trade is Important for Ireland
Q7 (i) Ireland exports food, medicines and technology to countries all over the world. Explain two reasons why international trade is important for Ireland. 1.
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Q7 (ii) Artur Modric owns a seafood business in Donegal that has started exporting to France and Spain.
Outline two benefits of international trade for an Irish business such as Artur’s. 1.
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Q8 International trade benefits different groups in Ireland. Tick (✓) whether each benefit below applies mainly to the Irish economy, Irish businesses or Irish consumers.
Benefit
Increased tax revenue for the government to fund public services Spreading risk by selling to different markets worldwide A wider choice of goods and services to buy More employment as businesses need more employees to produce exports Finding lower prices and better value for money when shopping