Across
- 1. the principle or practice of ensuring that all people have equal access to opportunities and resources in society - social
- 4. the act of investing money, capital or resources in another country's businesses, markets or projects - foreign...
- 7. a market in which there are many buyers and sellers who offer similar products or services, and who influence the price and quality of those products or services through their choices and behavior
- 9. the process of improving or developing something or oneself
- 10. periods of reduced economic activity and lower growth rates - economic
- 11. someone who receives something from someone else
- 13. countries or groups that support or cooperate with each other
- 15. to exceed or go beyond something in quality, quantity or degree
- 16. to order or arrange according to a criterion or scale
- 18. in contrast or comparison with - as ... to
- 21. situations in which the supply of energy is insufficient to meet the demand for it - energy
- 23. when a country exports more than it imports - a trade ...
- 24. purchasing power parity basis, a method of comparing the economic output or income of different countries by adjusting for differences in price levels - ... basis
- 26. the quality of being clear, open and honest in communication or actions
- 27. when a country imports more than it exports - trade...
- 29. to put money, capital or resources into something with the expectation of gaining a profit or benefit in the future
- 30. to prevent or delay something from happening or progressing
Down
- 2. measures that restrict the movement or activities of people to prevent the spread of a disease
- 3. a situation of public disorder or protest caused by dissatisfaction with social or political issues - social...
- 5. a situation in which no further action or progress is possible due to opposing forces or interests
- 6. the situation in which a country has a large proportion of young and working-age people who can contribute to its economic growth and development - ... advantage
- 8. factors or elements that can change or be changed in an experiment, study or situation
- 12. dishonest or illegal actions that involve abusing one's power or position for personal gain - ... practices
- 14. the ability to maintain or preserve something at a certain level or quality over time
- 17. to work together with others towards a common goal or purpose
- 19. the activity of setting up and running a business, especially one that involves innovation or risk-taking
- 20. to move forward or make progress
- 22. the percentage change in a quantity over time - ... rate
- 25. the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional organization that promotes economic, political and social cooperation - ... countries
- 28. the participation of citizens in public life and decision-making processes - civic...