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Economics & Culture

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-14IR4XX-1JXY

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1.Explain “comparative advantage” in your own words.
2.Explain “supply” in your own words.
3.Explain “tariff” in your own words.
4.Explain “specialization” in your own words.
5.Explain “export” in your own words.
6.Explain “import” in your own words.
7.Explain “inflation” in your own words.
8.Explain “culture” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “comparative advantage” in your own words.the ability to produce at a lower opportunity cost
  2. Explain “supply” in your own words.the amount sellers are willing to offer
  3. Explain “tariff” in your own words.a tax placed on imported goods
  4. Explain “specialization” in your own words.focusing on particular tasks or products
  5. Explain “export” in your own words.a good or service sold to another country
  6. Explain “import” in your own words.a good or service brought into a country
  7. Explain “inflation” in your own words.a broad rise in prices over time
  8. Explain “culture” in your own words.shared practices, beliefs, arts, and ways of life

Worked example

Identify resources, choices, tradeoffs, and the cultural context of an exchange.

Common mistake

Ignoring the next-best choice given up.

Helpful hint

Name both the benefit chosen and the opportunity cost.