AS Economics - Free Trade vs Protectionism (3 classes)

Drawing on over a decade of teaching experience, I’ve created this comprehensive resource on Free Trade vs Protectionism, designed to help students grasp the critical debates, economic impacts, and policy implications surrounding these concepts. Packed with exam-style questions, model answers, real-world case studies, and illustrative graphs, this resource is ideal for both new and experienced teachers.

What’s included:

• Concepts of Free Trade and Protectionism:

• Detailed explanations of free trade and protectionist policies.

• Critical evaluation of their economic advantages and disadvantages.

• Policy Tools of Protectionism:

• Tariffs, quotas, subsidies, and non-tariff barriers explained with real-world examples.

• Case Study:

• A comprehensive analysis of real-world applications of free trade and protectionist strategies.

• Engaging Graphs:

• Visual representations of economic impacts such as consumer and producer surplus under different trade policies
  Exam Questions and Model Answers:

• Practice questions to reinforce understanding and develop exam-ready skills.

• Key Features:

• Comprehensive and syllabus-aligned content: Covering the key debates and tools in global trade policy.

• Critical thinking and evaluation tasks: Helping students weigh the merits of free trade vs protectionism in different contexts.

• Real-world application: Linking theory to contemporary global trade practices.

• Engaging visuals and clear explanations: Simplifying complex economic graphs and concepts.

• Plug-and-play design: Fully prepared lessons that save time and enhance classroom delivery.