Economy

Trade Openness

Definition

Total trade (exports + imports) as a percentage of GDP, measuring how integrated an economy is with global markets.

Explanation

Highly trade-open economies like Singapore (trade > 300% of GDP) depend heavily on international commerce. Larger economies like the US tend to be less trade-open because domestic consumption drives most GDP. Trade openness has generally increased over time due to globalization, though trade wars and protectionism can reverse this trend.

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