Australia in the Global Economy · Global Markets

Trade and Specialization

Understanding why nations trade and how Australia specializes in certain industries.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why would Australia import products that it is capable of producing itself?
  2. 2How does specialization increase the total amount of goods available globally?
  3. 3What happens to a local community when its main export industry declines?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HE7K01AC9HE7S04
Year: Year 7
Subject: Economics & Business
Unit: Australia in the Global Economy
Period: Global Markets

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