Hi Mark and Alex, in a(iii) "The change in the value of Japan's tariff revenue on beef. [2]" Change with what reference point? Gina
Paper 3 question on trade agreements, tariffs, balance of payments current accounts and supply policiesIt does sound harsh, I agree.
Unit 4.9: Barriers to developmentThank you so much for clarifying. My question is in the syllabus, chapter 2.5. Reasons why the PED/PES for primary commodities is generally lower than the PED/PES for manufactured products are HL only. So we should remind the SL students when they...
Unit 4.9: Barriers to developmentThat is changed Will, good point.
The role of foreign direct investment (FDI)Personally, David and I would be interested in Alex's opinion, I think that the student's focus on exhaustible resources, climate vulnerability, and the need for diversification is the wrong one because it does not recognize the importance of low...
Unit 4.9: Barriers to developmentHi Mark, fyi, it seems that the definition for MNC needs some tweaking as of course it's not just manufacturing focused.
The role of foreign direct investment (FDI)Hi Mark and Alex, Quick question on the Nov SL TZ2 P1 Q3 mark scheme (dependence on primary sector as a barrier to growth). The mark scheme focuses heavily on price volatility (low PED/PES, low YED). If the students focus on exhaustible...
Unit 4.9: Barriers to developmentThank you Will, I have readded them.
Monetary policyMark, fyi the classical diagrams in activity three are missing.
Monetary policy
Alex
Site authorHi Gina, Thank you so much for your point. The reference point is from before the tariff is removed to the point when it is removed 'the removal of the $0.60c beef tariff'. I think this is clear but let e know if it is not. Thanks, Alex
Paper 3 question on trade agreements, tariffs, balance of payments current accounts and supply policies