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Import is an economic activity that brings in goods/services into the home country by procuring it from a foreign country. Imports are usually done when:

(1) The product/service is not available in adequate quantities to satisfy internal demand and can't be met by domestic suppliers

(2) The product/service is unique/niche and can't be made domestically.

(3) The product/service is of superior quality that can't be matched domestically.

(4) The product/service is available at lower cost than the ones manufactured domestically.

Three Factors that influence imports are:

(1)Climate of domestic manufacturing and supply

(2) Trade Balance between the Importing and Exporting nations

(3) People's perceptions about the products/services available locally Vs those procured through imports - quantity, quality and price

Each of the 3 factors can be controlled to influence imports.

(1) By encouraging the domestic suppliers/producers to produce more through collaborations, providing financial incentives, tax breaks/discounts, ensure availability of raw materials at affordable prices and provide favourable manufacturing climate.

(2) Control the foreign exchange balance by controlling currency to make imports expensive, tariffs, import duties etc. that makes the price high enough so that purchases are discouraged to some extent

(3) Ensure domestic market caters to the quantity, quality and price needs of the people by adopting innovative ways of production, and apply reduce/reuse/recycle measures to cater to demands.

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