A-LevelEconomicsInternational economic issues9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q271 Mark

In 2014, Poland was the world's largest exporter of apples. 55% of the crop went to Russia. Then Russia banned the imports. What would not have prevented the revenue of the Polish apple farmers falling dramatically?

AThe apple farmers found new markets in other countries.

BThe apple farmers were able to store the harvest for sale later.

CThe Polish Government placed a ban on imports of food from Russia.

DThe Polish Government established a scheme to buy apples and supply them to charities.

✓ Correct answer

C: The Polish Government placed a ban on imports of food from Russia.

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Topic: International economic issues, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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