CAIE A-Level Economics 6.2 Protectionism Question Bank

CAIE A-Level Economics 6.2 Protectionism Question Bank
Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics 9708 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise explaining protectionism, comparing policy tools and evaluating their effects on imports, prices, producers and consumers.

Exam points

  • interpret tariff or quota diagrams to find changes in imports and welfare areas
  • compare tariffs, quotas, subsidies and embargoes by their market effects
  • evaluate protectionist arguments using efficiency, jobs, consumers and retaliation

Covered syllabus points

6.2.1—Protectionism6.2.2—Protectionist tools6.2.3—Arguments for/against protectionism

Question 4(a)

[Maximum number: 8]

Using two tools of protection, explain what is meant by protectionism and consider the extent to which these two tools may benefit an economy.

Question 5

Question 5(a)

(a)

Explain two tools of protection used by a country when trading internationally and consider whether one is likely to have more of an impact on the country's economy than the other.

[ 8 ]

Question 5(b)

(b)

Assess whether all consumers, all producers and the government in a country will benefit equally from protectionism.

[ 12 ]

Question 29

[Maximum number: 1]

In which economic context is the term 'protectionism' usually applied?

A

the protection of consumers against excessive prices

B

the protection of employees against exploitation by multinational companies

C

the protection of local producers against international competitors

D

the protection of the foreign exchange rate against currency speculators