symbolic interactionism. (noun) The theory that society is possible because of the shared meanings and social patterns created during social interactions. Audio Pronunciation: (symÂ·boÂ·lic inÂ·terÂ·actÂ·ionÂ·ism) Download Audio Pronunciation: symbolic interactionism.mp3. Usage Notes: Herbert Blumer (1900â1986) is credited with coining the term.
A trade bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organization, where regional barriers to trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states. Contents.urges of trade bloc formation were seen in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as in the 1990s after the collapse of Communism.
An economic union is a type of trade bloc which is composed of a common market with a customs union. The participant countries have both common policies on product regulation, freedom of movement of goods, services and the factors of production and a common external trade policy. When an economic union involves unifying currency it becomes a economic and monetary union. Purposes for establishing an economic union normally include increasing economic efficiency and establishing closer political a