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Trading patterns in Costa Rica.

Illustration of trading patterns in Costa Rica, a case study of a LEDC (Lesser Economically Developed Country). Includes evidence of difficulties experienced by Costa Rican producers when dealing with tariffs and quotas imposed by other countries in banana and sugar production.
From: GCSE Bitesize Geography Global Issues
First Broadcast : 12 April 2005

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Contrasting areas, Economic activity, Trade

Keywords : Costa Rica, LEDC, MEDC, Central America, Free Trade Agreements, Quotas, Tariffs,

Notes : Use clip to investigate trading conditions attached to the Costa Rican economy, both when clip was made in 2005 and currently - assess the ways in which the situation has changed in the meantime. How has this impacted on the people of the country? Pupils can compare the situation here with other LEDC's. See Costa Rica for general background.

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