Edexcel IGCSE Economics 2.1.1.d current account balance
Practise current-account questions by calculating trade balances, deficit percentages and reasons exports may succeed or struggle.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Economics 4EC1
Practise current-account questions by calculating trade balances, deficit percentages and reasons exports may succeed or struggle.
Figure 1 shows imports and exports for a country in €bn.

Figure 1
Calculate the visible trade balance in €bn for the country. You are advised to show your working.
A02 2 marks
Award 1 mark for export of goods - import of goods
€150bn - €120bn (1)
Award 1 mark for the correct answer
= € 30 bn (1)
Award 2 marks if the correct answer is € 30 bn even if no calculations are shown
Award 1 mark if the answer given is 30 bn even if no calculations are shown
Do not award marks for the formula.
(2)