This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Economy & Trade. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
introduce a levy
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will introduce a levy.
black economy
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the black economy.
underestimate the value of the trade policy
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will underestimate the value of the trade policy.
raise interest rates
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will raise interest rates.
market segmentation
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the market segmentation.
exports are five times greater than imports
In this market, exports are five times greater than imports.
increase significantly
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will increase significantly.
extend opportunity
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will extend opportunity.
uninterrupted economic growth
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the uninterrupted economic growth.
maintain fiscal discipline
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will maintain fiscal discipline.
modest gain
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the modest gain.
levy a tax
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will levy a tax.
curb inflation
The government introduced measures to curb inflation.
modest recovery
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the modest recovery.
play the stock market
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will play the stock market.
of paramount importance
Protecting the environment is of paramount importance to the council.
target market
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the target market.
slight increase
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the slight increase.
assess the trade policy’s value
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will assess the trade policy’s value.
rampant inflation
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the rampant inflation.
decline in demand
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will decline in demand.
face a balance-of-payments deficit
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will face a balance-of-payments deficit.
subtle distinction
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the subtle distinction.
valuable source
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the valuable source.
go on an economy drive
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will go on an economy drive.
allocate resources
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will allocate resources.
substantial increase
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the substantial increase.
satisfy a demand
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will satisfy a demand.
safeguard the investor's interests
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will safeguard the investor's interests.
undeclared earnings
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the undeclared earnings.