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International Trade and Protectionism

Analysis of comparative advantage and the arguments for and against trade barriers.

Key Questions

  1. 1What incentives drive nations to adopt protectionist measures?
  2. 2How does a tariff create a trade-off between producer surplus and consumer welfare?
  3. 3Who benefits most from a sudden move toward total free trade?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Economics - The Global EconomyA-Level: Economics - International Trade and Protectionism
Year: Year 13
Subject: Economics
Unit: The Global Economy
Period: Global Markets

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