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A-LevelEconomicsInternational economic issues9708/12 · May/June 2010 · Q191 Mark

The statements that follow relate to possible gains from an increase in free trade. Which gain is least certain to result?

AIncreased specialisation leads to improvements in productivity.
BTrade extends the choice of goods available to consumers.
CTrade leads to an increase in the number of jobs.
DTrade leads to a reduction in costs of production.

✓ Correct answer

C: Trade leads to an increase in the number of jobs.

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International economic issues, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Economics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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