Unit 6: International economic issues (AS)
The open economy: the reasons for international trade, protectionism, the current account of the balance of payments, exchange rates, and the policies used to correct external imbalances.
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401 past-paper MCQs
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Open mock exams →Chapters in this unit (25–29)
- Ch 25 · The Reasons for International Trade
- Ch 26 · Protectionism
- Ch 27 · Current Account of the Balance of Payments
- Ch 28 · Exchange Rates
- Ch 29 · Policies to Correct Imbalances in the Current Account of the Balance of Payments
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What does Unit 6 of CIE 9708 Economics cover?
The open economy: the reasons for international trade, protectionism, the current account of the balance of payments, exchange rates, and the policies used to correct external imbalances.
How many practice questions are there for Unit 6?
Unit 6 spans chapters 25–29 with 401 past-paper multiple-choice questions, plus essay and data-response questions with official mark schemes.
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This is a free, unofficial Cambridge 9708 Economics revision resource and is not affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education.