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A-LevelEconomicsDevelopment EconomicsOct/Nov 2018Paper 3 Q221 Mark

A developing country relies heavily on the production of a primary product for its national income. Which change will make it more likely that the country will benefit from its participation in international trade? A an increase in income elasticity of demand for the primary product B an increase in tariffs imposed on the primary product by developed countries C an increase in the cost of international freight transport in real terms D an increase in the price of manufactured products relative to the primary product

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics (9708) Oct/Nov 2018 examination, Paper 3 Variant 3. It tests the topic of Development Economics and is worth 1 mark.

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