A-LevelEconomicsInternational Trade and FinanceOct/Nov 2016Paper 1 Q251 Mark
The table shows the indices of import prices and export prices of four countries between July 2013 and July 2014. In which countries did the terms of trade improve between July 2013 and July 2014? index of import prices index of export prices July 2013 July 2014 July 2013 July 2014 Brazil 137 139 164 162 China 98 101 99 99 Italy 113 111 113 114 Spain 110 106 111 109
ABrazil and China
BChina only
CItaly and Spain
DItaly only
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is C: Italy and Spain
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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