Trade Patterns
Trade patterns reflect the export and import of goods and services between countries. Patterns show how countries specialize based on comparative advantage, factor endowments, and development levels, with less developed countries typically exporting primary products and developed nations exporting manufactured goods and services.
Real World
Zambia exports over 70% of its earnings from raw copper ore, while South Korea exports high-value electronics — illustrating how development level shapes what countries sell globally.
Exam Focus
Use specific named trade data or country examples; vague references to 'developing countries exporting primary goods' without evidence rarely score top marks.
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