Tag: social science

Trade is called an engine of growth because it helps in the increase of foreign currency reserves; it makes available all kinds of goods anywhere; trade increases technology transfer from one country to another; it improves the welfare of the workers; and it helps to increase the total production of a country.

Buying and selling of commodities and services within the country is known as internal trade. Whether the products are bought from local market, central market, and departmental store or from a door-to-door salesperson, all these are examples of internal trade. No custom duty or import duty is levied on this type of trade. Internal trade is a field of economy that includes both wholesale and retail trade.

• International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. 

Micro Finance Institution, also known as MFI  is an organization that offers financial services to low income populations especially in rural ares. These organisations are created for the upliftment of poor sectors of the economy.

NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) was set up in 19821892 to function as an apex bank in the area of rural credit. This bank does not directly extend any loans to the rural people. It extends financial assistance to cooperatives and regional rural banks, who in turn make available loans to the farmers.