GCECommerceIntroduction to Commerce2019

Which of the following best describes commerce?

AThe production of goods and services for human consumption
BAll activities concerned with the exchange of goods and services and the aids to tradeCORRECT
CThe buying and selling of goods across international boundaries
DThe process of manufacturing goods in large quantities for profit
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Commerce encompasses all activities involved in the exchange of goods and services, including trade and the aids to trade such as banking, insurance, transport, and warehousing. It is broader than mere buying and selling or international trade alone.
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