Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Protectionism

Protectionism — practice question

(a)[8]

Explain how a free trade area is different from a customs union and explain two reasons why countries move towards tariff-free trade.

(b)[12]

Discuss the view that the gains from tariff-free trade are greater for countries who are net importers than for countries who are net exporters.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Knowledge and understanding of what a free trade area means

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