Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Protectionism

Protectionism — practice question

(a)[8]

Explain what is meant by ‘protectionism’ and describe two methods that could be used to protect this steel industry.

(b)[12]

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of protecting an industry such as steel and judge whether the protection will be of overall benefit to this economy.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Knowledge: define protectionism as giving domestic industries an advantage/protecting domestic industries from foreign competition

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