chapter 1 introduction
　1.1 the characteristics of international trade
　1.2 the laws and usual practices of the international trade
　1.3 the major international trade organization in the world
　1.4 mercantilism
　1.5 absolute advantage
　1.6 comparative advantage
chapter 2 international trade terms
　2.1 components of trade terms
　2.2 incoterms
　2.3 interpretation of trade terms in incoterms 2000
　2.4 contrasts between fob, cfr and cif
　2.5 considerations for choosing trade terms
　2.6 main features of the incoterms 2010 rules
chapter 3 terms of commodity
　3.1 name and quality of commodity
　3.2 quantity of commodity
chapter 4 exchange rate
　4.1 definition of exchange rate
　4.2 types of exchange rate systems
　4,3 floating exchange rate and international trade
　4.4 direct and indirect quotations
chapter 5 export and import procedures
　5.1 general procedures of export transaction
　5.2 general procedures of import transaction
chapter 6 modes of international trade
　6.1 exclusive sales and agency
　6.2 invitation to tender and submission of tender
　6.3 counter trade and processing and assembling trade
　6.4 auction and consignment
chapter 7 insurance
　7.1 types of insurance and their risks, losses and expenses
　7.2 marine insurance
　7.3 history of insurance
　7.4 complexity of insurance policy
chapter 8 transportation
　8.1 ocean transportation
　8.2 shipping documents
　8.3 other modes of transportation
chapter 9 international settlements
　9.1 advance payment
　9.2 open account
　9.3 documentary collection
　9.4 letter of credit or documentary credit
　9.5 bank for international settlements
chapter 10 negotiation of contract
　10.1 the steps of signing a contract
　10.2 the form and contents of a contract
chapter 11 commodity inspection, claim, force majeure andarbitration
　11.1 commodity inspection
　11.2 claims and settlement of claims
　11.3 force majeure
　11.4 arbitration
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