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Cambridge AS & A Level Economics

6.2Protectionism

Protectionism in Cambridge AS & A Level Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.2.1Explain the meaning of protectionism.
  2. 6.2.2Explain tariffs, import quotas, export subsidies, embargoes and excessive administrative burdens, and their impact.
  3. 6.2.3Evaluate the arguments for and against protectionism.

Lessons

  • Protectionism: tools, impacts and arguments

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Protectionism: sample question

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