Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Fluctuations in global market prices for raw materials and natural resources that create economic instability for countries dependent on exporting a single commodity.
AP course connection
Topic 5.1: 5.1 Impact of Global Economic and Technological Forces