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Trading blocs, the WTO and protectionism

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Pearson Edexcel AS and A-level Economics past-paper questions since 2016 · 10 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.economicsaleveltutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © Pearson Edexcel

1. June 2025 · Paper 3 · Q1(e) · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

(e) Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of a regional trade agreement between the UK and the EU. (25)

2. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q5(a) · 4 marks · AO1=2,AO2=1,AO3=1

(a) Explain the likely impact of this tariff on the steel market in the US. (4)

3. June 2024 · Paper 3 · Q2(e) · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

(e) Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of Ghana joining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (Extract F). (25)

4. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q6(a) · 5 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=1

(a) With reference to Extract A, explain what is meant by a ‘regional trade agreement’ (Extract A, line 7). (5)

5. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q7 · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

7 Both China and the United States have been gradually increasing the tariffs imposed on each other’s exports as their trade dispute continues. The IMF estimated that the trade dispute between China and the United States would reduce global GDP growth by 0.8 percentage points by the end of 2020. (Source: adapted from https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/oct/15/imf-recession- world-growth-forecast-central-banks) Evaluate the likely impact of an increase in protectionism on the global economy.

6. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q6(d) · 12 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=4,AO4=4

(d) Discuss the likely impact on Rwandan consumers and clothing manufacturers of the increase in the tariff on imports of second-hand clothes. Use an appropriate diagram to support your answer. (12)

7. October 2020 · Paper 2 · Q6(e) · 15 marks · AO1=3,AO2=3,AO3=3,AO4=6

(e) Discuss the likely benefits of increased economic integration for sub‑Saharan African countries. (15)

8. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q7 · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

7 Three of Africa’s main trading blocs have agreed to form the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (TFTA). This will create one of the world’s largest free trade areas, stretching across 26 countries with a combined GDP of around £1 trillion. (Source: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-africa-trade/mega-african-trade-bloc- paves-way-for-continental-commerce-idUKKBN0OR28M20150611) Evaluate the effects of the growth of trading blocs such as the TFTA on global trading patterns.

9. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q1(a) · 1 marks ·

(a) Which one of the following is most likely to decrease as a result of CETA? (1) A Economic growth in EU countries B Exports from EU countries to Canada C Imports from Canada to EU countries D Tariffs on European exports to Canada

10. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q7 · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

7 Since the global financial crisis of 2008 there have been over 5 700 increases in tariffs, quotas and administrative controls on international trade. Evaluate the likely effects of an increase in protectionism on the economy of a developing country of your choice.

Mark schemes

1. June 2025 · Paper 3 · Q1(e)

Mark scheme June 2025 Paper 3 Q1(e)

2. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q5(a)

Mark scheme June 2024 Paper 2 Q5(a)

3. June 2024 · Paper 3 · Q2(e)

Mark scheme June 2024 Paper 3 Q2(e)

4. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q6(a)

Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 2 Q6(a)

5. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q7

Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q7

6. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q6(d)

Mark scheme November 2021 Paper 2 Q6(d)

7. October 2020 · Paper 2 · Q6(e)

Mark scheme October 2020 Paper 2 Q6(e)

8. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q7

Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q7

9. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q1(a)

Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q1(a)

10. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q7

Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 2 Q7