Cambridge IGCSE Economics practice

Paper 2 structured question: Globalisation, free trade and protection

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Globalisation, free trade and protection

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Paper 2Structured Questions2 marks

Consider the effects of free trade on two countries with different production capabilities.

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Free trade allows countries to specialize in goods they produce most efficiently, leading to increased overall production and consumption.

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Explain two advantages of free trade for producers.
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Data Table

This table illustrates the changes in production and employment in sectors A and B in Country X and Country Y after implementing free trade policies.

Sector	Country X Production	Country Y Production	Country X Employment	Country Y Employment
A	Increased	Decreased	Increased	Decreased
B	Decreased	Increased	Decreased	Increased

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State one advantage of free trade for consumers.
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