Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Protectionism

Protectionism — practice question

(a)[8]

Explain the meaning of the term ‘protection’ in the context of international trade, and describe two methods of protection used by governments.

(b)[12]

Discuss, with examples, how international trade protection may influence consumers and producers in an economy and whether, overall, protection can be justified.

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