A-LevelEconomicsInternational economic issues9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q211 Mark

What is not an example of protectionism?

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

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

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Topic: International economic issues, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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