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A-Level Economics H1 Quiz - International Economics

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Class: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score: _______ / 40

Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 40

Instructions:

This quiz contains 20 questions on International Economics.
Section A: Data and Concept Interpretation (Questions 1–8)
Section B: Policies and Diagrams (Questions 9–14)
Section C: Evaluation and Synthesis (Questions 15–20)
Use clear economic reasoning and diagrams where requested.
Write all answers in the spaces provided.

Section A: Data and Concept Interpretation (16 marks)

1. Define the term "balance of trade". [2]

2. With reference to Table 1, compare the merchandise trade balance of Country A and Country B from 2019 to 2022. [2]

Table 1: Merchandise Trade Balance (US$ billion)

Year	Country A	Country B
2019	-12.4	+8.1
2022	-18.7	+5.3

3. Explain the difference between a tariff and a quota. [2]

4. Using Figure 1, describe the trend in the real effective exchange rate (REER) of Country C from 2018 to 2022. [2]

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5. State one reason why a country may run a persistent current account deficit. [1]

6. With reference to Extract 1, explain what is meant by "export competitiveness". [2]

Extract 1: "A weaker domestic currency improves export competitiveness as domestic goods become cheaper for foreign buyers, but may raise import inflation."

7. Compare the inflation rates of Country D and Country E using Table 2, and suggest one reason for the difference. [3]

Table 2: Inflation Rate (% per year)

Year	Country D	Country E
2020	0.5	2.1
2021	1.2	3.4
2022	2.8	4.0

8. Define "terms of trade" and calculate it given export price index = 120 and import price index = 100. [2]

Section B: Policies and Diagrams (12 marks)

9. Using a demand and supply diagram for imports, show the effect of a specific tariff on the domestic price and quantity of imports. [3]

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10. Explain how an appreciation of the exchange rate affects a country's net exports (X – M). [2]

11. Using Figure 2, explain two economic implications of a sustained currency depreciation. [3]

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12. Distinguish between fixed and floating exchange rate systems. [2]

13. With reference to Extract 2, explain how a subsidy on exports might lead to unintended consequences. [2]

Extract 2: "The government provided export subsidies to farmers. While exports rose, domestic food prices increased due to reduced local supply."

14. Draw a PPC and show the effect of increased openness to trade on a country's production possibilities. [2]

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Section C: Evaluation and Synthesis (12 marks)

15. Discuss whether protectionism can improve a country's standard of living. [4]

16. Using Table 3, evaluate the impact of the trade agreement on Member States' GDP growth. [4]

Table 3: GDP Growth (%)

Year	Member States Avg	Non-Members Avg
2018	3.0	2.8
2021	5.2	3.1
2022	4.0	2.9

17. Explain how a current account surplus may be linked to a capital account deficit. [2]

18. With reference to Figure 3, assess whether Country F should adopt a tighter monetary policy to defend its currency. [4]

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19. Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of joining a free trade area. [2]

20. Evaluate the view that globalisation always benefits developing economies. [4]

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A-Level Economics H1 Quiz - International Economics (Answer Key)

Total Marks: 40
Topic: International Economics
Level: A-Level H1

Section A: Data and Concept Interpretation

Q1. [2 marks]
Definition: The balance of trade is the difference between the value of a country's exports of goods and the value of its imports of goods (merchandise only).
Teaching note: It is a component of the current account. Do not include services.
Marking: 1 mark for exports minus imports; 1 mark for "goods/merchandise only".

Q2. [2 marks]
Both countries had trade imbalances throughout. Country A ran a growing deficit: from -12.4 to -18.7 (worsened by $6.3b). Country B had a surplus but it shrank from +8.1 to +5.3 (fell by$ 2.8b).
Marking: 1 mark for correct description of A; 1 mark for B. Must compare both.

Q3. [2 marks]
Tariff = a tax on imports that raises price and generates government revenue. Quota = a physical limit on import quantity that restricts volume but not necessarily via price tax.
Marking: 1 mark each.

Q4. [2 marks]
REER was 100 in 2018, rose to 103 in 2019, then fell each year to 94 by 2022. Overall, after a slight initial appreciation, the currency lost competitiveness (depreciation in real terms).
Marking: 1 mark for trend (rise then fall / net fall); 1 mark for referencing values/years.

Q5. [1 mark]
Any one: low savings rate, high import propensity, lack of export competitiveness, persistent fiscal deficit.
Marking: 1 mark for valid reason.

Q6. [2 marks]
Export competitiveness means the ability of domestic producers to sell abroad, influenced by relative prices. A weaker currency lowers foreign price of exports, raising competitiveness (per extract).
Marking: 1 mark definition; 1 mark link to extract.

Q7. [3 marks]
Both D and E saw inflation rise 2020–22. D lower (0.5→2.8), E higher (2.1→4.0). E consistently above D. Reason: E may import more energy/food, exposing it to global price shocks.
Marking: 1 mark compare levels; 1 mark compare trend; 1 mark reason.

Q8. [2 marks]
Terms of trade = (export price index / import price index) × 100 = (120/100)×100 = 120.
Marking: 1 mark definition; 1 mark calculation.

Section B: Policies and Diagrams

Q9. [3 marks]
Diagram: world supply at Pw=10; tariff shifts supply to Pw+t=12; domestic price rises; import quantity falls.
Marking: 1 mark price line; 1 mark reduced imports; 1 mark tariff wedge shown.

Q10. [2 marks]
Appreciation makes exports dearer (X falls) and imports cheaper (M rises), so net exports (X–M) decrease.
Marking: 1 mark X effect; 1 mark M effect.

Q11. [3 marks]
Currency depreciated (1.30→1.45). Implication 1: exports more competitive, may raise X. Implication 2: imports costlier, may raise inflation and reduce real income.
Marking: 1 mark trend; 2 marks implications (1 each).

Q12. [2 marks]
Fixed: central bank pegs value, intervenes in forex. Floating: value set by market demand/supply, no intervention.
Marking: 1 mark each.

Q13. [2 marks]
Subsidy lowers export cost, raises exports; but less domestic supply → local prices rise (extract). Unintended: food inflation, hurt poor.
Marking: 1 mark intended; 1 mark unintended.

Q14. [2 marks]
PPC shifts outward with trade (specialisation gains). Show new curve outside old.
Marking: 1 mark outward shift; 1 mark link to trade.

Section C: Evaluation and Synthesis

Q15. [4 marks]
For: protects infants, jobs. Against: higher prices, retaliation, inefficiency. Eval: net effect depends on scale and trading partners.
Marking: 2 marks for two valid points; 2 marks evaluation (trade-offs).

Q16. [4 marks]
Members grew faster post-2018 (3.0→5.2→4.0) vs non (2.8→3.1→2.9). Suggests agreement boosted growth. But other factors possible.
Marking: 2 marks data; 2 marks eval/caution.

Q17. [2 marks]
Surplus means lending abroad; capital outflow = deficit on capital account (mirror).
Marking: 1 mark link; 1 mark explanation.

Q18. [4 marks]
Tighter policy may raise rates, attract capital, support currency. But inflation already high? Actually currency falling, inflation rising – tightening could curb both. Risk: growth slowdown.
Marking: 2 marks for policy link; 2 marks eval of trade-off.

Q19. [2 marks]
Adv: market access. Disadv: structural adjustment, job losses in unprotected sectors.
Marking: 1 mark each.

Q20. [4 marks]
For: tech transfer, growth. Against: inequality, vulnerability. Eval: not always; depends on institutions.
Marking: 2 marks points; 2 marks evaluation.