Economics 0455 · IGCSE · Globalisation, free trade and protection

Globalisation, free trade and protection — practice question

In 2013, the European Union (EU) imposed a $48\%$ tariff on inexpensive Chinese solar panels because their low cost was caused by subsidies paid by the Chinese government. Which protectionism argument was the EU applying?

  • Athe anti-dumping argument
  • Bthe infant industry argument
  • Cthe strategic industry argument
  • Dthe sunset industry argument

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI