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A-LevelEconomicsEconomic Growth and DevelopmentMay/June 2019Paper 3 Q231 Mark

Economists have proposed that the best policy to promote development is 'trade not aid'. What is implied by this proposal? A Developing countries should become self-sufficient. B Developing countries should be given greater access to markets in developed countries. C Developing countries should use foreign aid to invest in their export industries. D Developing countries should use trade barriers to promote import substitution.

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics (9708) May/June 2019 examination, Paper 3 Variant 3. It tests the topic of Economic Growth and Development and is worth 1 mark.

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