Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 6.3

6.3 — practice question

(a)[8]

In one year, the terms of trade index for an economy rose from 105 to 110. Explain two likely reasons for this change and consider the extent to which the change is likely to benefit the current account of the balance of payments of this economy.

(b)[12]

Assess whether government policy is able to influence an economy’s comparative advantage in a good or service.

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