Importance of Commerce Overview
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What is the primary role of commerce in relation to consumers?

  • It produces goods for consumers directly.
  • It eliminates the need for advertising.
  • It sets the prices of goods nationally.
  • It links producers and consumers. (correct)

    • How does an increase in commerce contribute to employment opportunities?

  • It decreases the production output.
  • It allows for the establishment of trade agencies. (correct)
  • It reduces the need for skilled labor.
  • It leads to a decrease in consumer demand.

    • Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between standard of living and consumer goods?

  • People can improve their standard of living without any consumption.
  • Consuming fewer products improves the standard of living.
  • Standard of living is not affected by the variety of products consumed.
  • A greater variety of goods is essential for a high standard of living. (correct)

    • In what way does commerce affect national income?

    <p>It contributes significantly to national income and wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do advertisements play in commerce?

    <p>They provide consumers with information about goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does commerce improve the access to products for consumers?

    <p>By ensuring products are available at the right time, in the right place, and at the right price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the relationship between production and commerce considered vital for national wealth?

    <p>It generates income through exports and taxes on imports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when production increases due to commerce?

    <p>National income increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does commerce contribute to national income?

    <p>By ensuring the smooth distribution of goods and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aid to trade has NOT been mentioned as expanded due to the growth in commerce?

    <p>Real estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does commerce play in the growth of industrial development?

    <p>It helps in acquiring necessary raw materials and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does commerce encourage international trade?

    <p>By promoting equitable distribution of surpluses between nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does commerce support underdeveloped countries?

    <p>By facilitating technological exchange and industry growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does commerce assist during emergencies?

    <p>By delivering essential supplies like food and medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of commerce in relation to business?

    <p>Commerce is a subset of business, focusing on the link between producers and consumers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the impact of commerce on developed countries?

    <p>It allows for the extraction of raw materials from underdeveloped countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines commerce?

    <p>The exchange of goods and services on a large scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do governments play a role in commerce?

    <p>By managing trade to enhance public welfare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the difference between commerce and business?

    <p>Commerce is only about buying and selling, while business involves production as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'basic wants' in the context of human needs?

    <p>Wants that are essential for survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does commerce enable in terms of distribution?

    <p>It facilitates the global distribution of goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a consumer makes a single purchase?

    <p>It is called a transaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are human wants classified into 'basic wants' and 'secondary wants'?

    <p>To differentiate between essential needs and luxury desires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a transaction in commerce?

    <p>A consumer's sale or purchase of a single item.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of commerce?

    <p>To facilitate the free flow of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as a trader in the context of commerce?

    <p>A middleman between producer and consumer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines internal trade?

    <p>Buying and selling within a country's geographical boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of wholesale trade?

    <p>Goods are bought in large quantities from producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'export' refer to in external trade?

    <p>Selling goods to a foreign country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes entrepot trade?

    <p>Re-export of goods after importation from a foreign country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main incentive for engaging in commercial activities?

    <p>The potential for profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT typically associated with commerce?

    <p>Creating monopolies in trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of transportation in auxiliaries to trade?

    <p>To eliminate the hindrance of place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does warehousing assist in the trade process?

    <p>By providing safe storage and removing the hindrance of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do banks play in auxiliaries to trade?

    <p>They provide financial assistance to bridge the gap between production and consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of advertising for businesses?

    <p>It raises awareness of products, removing the hindrance of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major risk associated with the transportation of goods?

    <p>Loss or damage during transit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is warehousing especially important for seasonal products?

    <p>It allows for storage and availability during high-demand seasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these does NOT represent a hindrance that auxiliaries to trade aim to eliminate?

    <p>Adverse climatic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of insurance in auxiliaries to trade?

    <p>To guard against risks during transportation of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Importance of Commerce

    • Commerce helps improve the standard of living by providing consumers with access to goods and services at the right time, place, and price.
    • Commerce links producers and consumers through retailers, wholesalers, and other aids to trade.
    • Consumers are informed about goods through advertising and salesmanship, while manufacturers are informed about consumer preferences through market research.
    • Commerce generates employment opportunities in various sectors like banking, transportation, warehousing, and advertising.
    • Commerce increases national income and wealth by boosting production and ultimately leading to higher national income.
    • Commerce increases national income and wealth through exports and duties levied on imports.
    • Commerce helps in expanding aids to trade by increasing the need for modernization in banking, communication, advertising, transportation, and insurance.
    • Commerce facilitates industrial growth by ensuring the smooth distribution of goods and services, and by providing industries with raw materials and other necessary services.
    • Commerce encourages international trade by allowing countries to exchange surplus commodities and earn foreign exchange.
    • Commerce benefits underdeveloped nations by allowing them to import skilled labor and technical know-how from developed nations while exporting raw materials.
    • Commerce plays a crucial role during emergencies by distributing essential goods and services to affected areas.

    Characteristics of Commerce

    • Commerce acts as a link between producers and consumers of goods.
    • It involves the exchange of goods and services for appropriate consideration.
    • Commerce facilitates the free flow of goods and services by removing barriers related to person, place, time, risk, knowledge, finance, etc.
    • Profit serves as an incentive for engaging in commercial activity.
    • Commerce creates utility by making goods and services available to consumers.

    Classification of Commerce

    • Commerce is divided into two main categories: Trade and Auxiliaries to Trade.

    Trade

    • Trade involves the sale, transfer, or exchange of goods and services for mutual benefit.
    • Individuals engaged in trade are known as traders and act as intermediaries between producers and consumers.
    • Trade is further classified into Internal Trade and External Trade.

    Internal Trade

    • Internal Trade involves buying and selling goods and services within the geographical boundaries of a country.
    • It is characterized by transactions using the country's legal currency, domestic banking systems, and national transportation networks.
    • Internal trade is further divided into Wholesale and Retail.
    Wholesale
    • In wholesale trade, goods are bought in large quantities from producers and sold to retailers.
    Retail
    • In retail trade, retailers purchase goods from wholesalers and resell them to consumers in smaller quantities for profit.

    External Trade

    • External Trade involves the purchase and sale of goods and services across international borders.
    • It is characterized by transactions involving multiple currencies, international banking, and global transportation systems.
    • External trade can be categorized into Import, Export, and Entrepot.
    Import
    • Import refers to the purchase of goods from a foreign country.
    Export
    • Export refers to the sale of goods to a foreign country.
    Entrepot
    • Entrepot trade refers to the re-export of imported goods to another country.
    • This type of trade involves acting as a middleman, rather than consuming the imported goods domestically.

    Auxiliaries to Trade

    • Auxiliaries to trade encompass activities that support and facilitate the smooth flow of commercial activities.
    • They address various hindrances in trade, such as location, time, finance, information, and risk.
    • Important auxiliaries to trade include Transportation, Warehousing, Banking, Advertising, and Insurance.
    Transportation
    • Transportation involves the movement of goods from their point of origin to their destination, overcoming the hindrance of location.
    Warehousing
    • Warehousing provides safe storage for goods, addressing the hindrance of time.
    • It allows for the storage of seasonal goods and ensures their availability throughout the year.
    Banking
    • Banking provides financial assistance to businesses, overcoming the hindrance of finance.
    • Banks provide funds to businesses during the time gap between production and consumption, enabling continued operations.
    Advertising
    • Advertising informs consumers about available goods and services, overcoming the hindrance of information or knowledge.
    • It helps raise awareness of products and their benefits, making them more desirable to consumers.
    Insurance
    • Insurance protects against various risks associated with the transportation of goods and services, such as damage or loss.
    • It provides financial coverage against unforeseen events, reducing the impact of potential losses.

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