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.
Trade agreement. Trade agreement, any contractual arrangement between states concerning their trade relationships. Trade agreements may be bilateral or multilateralâthat is, between two states or more than two states. 1  For most countries international trade is regulated by unilateral barriers of several types, including tariffs, nontariff barriers, and outright prohibitions.