Specification point 4.3.3 · Theme 4
Emerging and developing economies · A global perspective
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Long-form evaluation and discussion
Case study · The economy of India
Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic reasons for the fall in poverty in India.
Case study · Ghana – cocoa and chocolate production
Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of Ghana joining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (Extract F).
Case study · Sub-Saharan Africa – growth and development
Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic strategies that could be used to promote development in Kenya, or another developing country of your choice.
Case study · Indonesia
Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of the supply-side policies recently introduced in Indonesia.
Case study · Chile
With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of policies that could be used to stimulate economic growth and development in Chile.
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Case study · The economy of India
With reference to Extract F, discuss the problems that might be involved with the buffer stock system in India.
Case study · Trade and development in Africa
Discuss the impact of improved transport links between African countries on economic growth rates.
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Case study · Trade and development in Africa
Assess two likely benefits of debt relief to Angola. Refer to Extract B in your answer.
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Case study · Trade and development in Africa
Discuss market-orientated strategies the Angolan government could use to improve development.
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Case study · Sub-Saharan Africa – growth and development
Explain what is meant by the Lewis model. Refer to Extract D in your answer.
Case study · Trade and aid in Rwanda
Using the data in Figures 1 and 2, calculate the change in the level of total aid funding to Rwanda between 2011 and 2012.
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Case study · Trade and aid in Rwanda
With reference to the information provided, assess the likely impact on the Rwandan economy of the change in aid received between 2017 and 2018.
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Case study · Trade and aid in Rwanda
Discuss policies, other than import tariffs, that the Rwandan government could use to develop its manufacturing industries.
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Case study · Trade and Development Issues in Africa
With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, explain the likely impact of a Fairtrade scheme on agricultural communities.
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Case study · Trade and Development Issues in Africa
Examine two ways, apart from Fairtrade schemes, in which cocoa farmers could boost their incomes despite the falling price of cocoa.
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Case study · Mozambique
Discuss whether borrowers benefit from microfinance. Make reference to Mozambique in your answer.
Case study · Indonesia
Discuss the benefits of aid to Indonesia.
Focused calculations, explanations and diagrams
Explain the role of the IMF in providing financial assistance to countries such as Argentina.
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Quick checks of economic understanding
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