The United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation estimates that by 2020, only 7% of the world’s population will have travelled to another country. A rise in international travel could generate employment and affect incomes. On the other hand, it would also place strain on limited resources and would produce external costs.
(a)[2]
Define what is meant by ‘resources’.
(b)[4]
Explain the ways in which international travel may create external costs.
(c)[6]
Analyse how an increase in international travel may affect incomes.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether demand for international travel is likely to keep rising.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “factors of production / inputs employed to produce goods and services” …