Unit 4: The Global Economy

Topic 4.4: Economic Integration Questions

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11 mark
A preferential trade agreement (PTA) involves:
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21 mark
Which of the following is an example of a monetary union?
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31 mark
A preferential trade agreement (PTA) involves:
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41 mark
Which of the following is an example of a monetary union?
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54 marks
Outline the main types of economic integration, in order from least to most integrated.
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64 marks
Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a country joining a customs union.
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74 marks
Explain what is meant by a common market and give one real-world example.
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81 mark
Trade creation occurs when:
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91 mark
Trade diversion occurs when:
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101 mark
Trade creation occurs when:
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111 mark
A customs union differs from a free trade area because in a customs union, member countries:
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121 mark
A common market has all the features of a customs union plus:
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134 marks
Distinguish between a free trade area and a customs union.
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144 marks
Define trade creation and trade diversion.
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154 marks
Define trade creation and trade diversion.
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164 marks
Explain what is meant by a common market and give one real-world example.
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174 marks
Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a country joining a customs union.
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184 marks
Outline the main types of economic integration, in order from least to most integrated.
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194 marks
Distinguish between a free trade area and a customs union.
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201 mark
A common market has all the features of a customs union plus:
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