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Cambridge International (CAIE) Economics past paper questions: Protectionism

Every Cambridge International (CAIE) question on Protectionism from 2024 to 2025: 1 essay and 6 multiple choice questions. It covers 3.2 Methods and effects of government intervention in markets, 6.4 Exchange rates and 2.4 The interaction of demand and supply. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Subtopics3.2 Methods and effects of government intervention in markets 26.4 Exchange rates 12.4 The interaction of demand and supply 1

Essay questions on protectionism

Multiple choice questions

  1. AS Paper 1, November 2025, Q30

    The diagram shows the effect of a government removing the tariff on imports of rice into its country.

  2. AS Paper 1, June 2025, Q26

    Which statement is not a valid reason why a country may impose protectionist measures?

  3. AS Paper 1, March 2025, Q30

    The diagram shows the impact of a government introducing an export subsidy for its domestic producers of oil.

  4. AS Paper 1, November 2024, Q28

    What is not an example of protectionism?

  5. AS Paper 1, June 2024, Q25

    A government wants to protect its textile industry from imports. Which policy is likely to have the least impact on the import of textiles?

  6. AS Paper 1, March 2024, Q29

    The diagram shows the market for both domestic and imported computers for an economy. The world price is p1. Which government policy would lead to a price of p2?

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