Economics 2281 · O Level · International specialisation
International specialisation — practice question
The Gulf countries, several of which are highly specialised, bring in a large share of the food eaten by their people. For instance, the United Arab Emirates imports $83\%$ of all the food that it consumes. The Gulf countries are attempting to cut their dependence on imported food.
(a)[2]
Define ‘specialisation’ in terms of concentrating on one task or product.
(b)[4]
Explain two disadvantages that workers may face from specialising.
(c)[6]
Analyse how a country could cut its dependence on imports.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether producing more food will raise living standards.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Concentration or emphasis” …