A-LevelEconomicsInternational TradeOct/Nov 2019Paper 1 Q211 Mark

What is not an example of protectionism?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests International Trade in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Athe European Union (EU) requiring goods imported into member states to meet safety standards

Bthe Pakistan government increasing the rate of goods and services tax, GST, on some exported goods from 2% to 5%

Cthe Nigeria government banning the import of packaged sugar

Dthe US imposing a 35% tariff on tyres imported from China

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: the Pakistan government increasing the rate of goods and services tax, GST, on some exported goods from 2% to 5%

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

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🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

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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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests International Trade in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics Oct/Nov 2019 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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