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Edexcel IAL Economics · WEC14
Unit 4WEC14

Developments in the Global Economy
globalisation and beyond

Complete revision notes for Unit 4. Globalisation, international trade, exchange rates, poverty and inequality, the role of the state, and economic development — the global perspective.

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4.3.2 — Trade and the Global Economy
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Comparative advantage shows that even if one country is more efficient at everything, both nations gain from specialisation and trade.
Specialisation — countries produce goods at the lowest opportunity cost.
Terms of trade — the rate at which one good is exchanged for another internationally.
Trade opens
Specialisation
Output rises
Consumer gains
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Think globally
Every answer should reference real-world examples. Use countries, trade agreements and data to support your analysis.
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Data is king
Use Gini coefficients, HDI rankings, trade data and BoP figures to support arguments and demonstrate applied knowledge.
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Winners and losers
Globalisation and trade create both winners and losers. Examiners reward you for analysing who gains and who loses from any policy change.
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Everything connects
Trade affects the BoP, which affects exchange rates, which affects competitiveness. Show the chain of reasoning in every answer.
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Exam paperWEC14
Duration1 hour 30 minutes
Total marks80 marks
% of A-Level20%
Question types4820
Data responseYes — Section A
Essay questionsSection B — choose 1 of 2
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