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O-LevelEconomicsInternational trade and globalisation2281/12 · May/June 2020 · Q291 Mark

What is a disadvantage of increased specialisation by a country?

AIt becomes more reliant on imports to meet all its needs.
BIt reduces the potential for international trade.
CIt results in access to a greater variety of goods for consumers.
DIt results in lower costs for home produced goods.

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A: It becomes more reliant on imports to meet all its needs.

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International trade and globalisation, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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