Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Protectionism

Protectionism — practice question

(a)[3]

Use Table 1 to identify the chief changes in world potato production between 1991 and 2007.

(b)[3]

With reference to Table 2, what might account for the different production per hectare in North America and Africa?

(c)[4]

Explain two possible reasons for different levels of potato consumption.

(d)[4]

Consider how likely the cross elasticity of demand is between fresh potatoes and processed potatoes.

(e)[6]

Discuss the impact on world trade and welfare of the spread of ‘tariff escalation’.

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