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Cambridge International (CAIE) Economics past paper questions: Relationship between countries at different levels of development

Every Cambridge International (CAIE) question on Relationship between countries at different levels of development from 2023 to 2025: 3 essays, 1 data response question and 6 multiple choice questions. It covers 11.4 Characteristics of countries at different levels of development, 9.2 Economic growth and sustainability, 11.1 Policies to correct disequilibrium in the balance of payments, 10.3 Effectiveness of policy options to meet all macroeconomic objectives and 7.7 Growth and survival of firms. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Subtopics11.4 Characteristics of countries at different levels of development 59.2 Economic growth and sustainability 311.1 Policies to correct disequilibrium in the balance of payments 110.3 Effectiveness of policy options to meet all macroeconomic objectives 17.7 Growth and survival of firms 1

Essay questions on relationship between countries at different levels of development

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Multiple choice questions

  1. A-level Paper 3, November 2025, Q26

    The United Nations gives aid to a developing country so it can purchase vaccinations manufactured in India. How is this aid characterised?

  2. A-level Paper 3, June 2025, Q29

    The following are four conditions sometimes attached to IMF loans to low-income countries. Which condition would conflict with the ‘infant industry’ argument?

  3. A-level Paper 3, March 2025, Q29

    Which role is performed by the World Bank but not by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

  4. A-level Paper 3, March 2025, Q30

    Some economists argue there is little evidence of the value of aid in improving economic development in less-developed countries. Which situation supports this claim?

  5. A-level Paper 3, June 2024, Q28

    A multinational company (MNC) buys a manufacturing firm in a developing country that produces goods for the developing country’s domestic consumers. The MNC then exports machinery and raw materials that it needs to the developing country…

  6. A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q19

    Middle Eastern countries earn foreign exchange from exports of oil and natural gas. The World Economic Forum has encouraged oil producers to assist low-income countries in achieving economic growth. Which policy by Middle Eastern countries…

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