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Question
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Define balance of trade. When the balance of trade is called favourable or unfavourable?

Solution

The difference between the value of imports and exports of a country is called the balance of trade.
Balance of trade is said to be favourable or positive when the value of export of a country exceeds the value of its imports. If the value of imports of a country is more than the value of its exports the balance of trade is said to be unfavourable or negative.