Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 6.4

6.4 — practice question

(a)[8]

Explain how a higher rate of inflation in an economy compared to its trading partners and a decline in the exchange rate will each affect the terms of trade in an economy.

(b)[12]

Since 2018, China and the United States (US) have imposed tariffs on trade with each other. Discuss the view that some will benefit and some will lose but the overall impact of these tariffs will be negative.

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