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O-LevelEconomicsInternational trade and globalisation2281/11 · May/June 2021 · Q271 Mark

What is a disadvantage of increasing international specialisation?

AConsumers pay higher prices for goods and services reducing their welfare.
BDomestic firms may be uncompetitive leading to structural unemployment.
CDomestic firms may experience rising costs as they pay more for imports.
DResources may be used less efficiently as domestic firms face less competition.

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B: Domestic firms may be uncompetitive leading to structural unemployment.

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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 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 27.

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