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Can a weaker pound help UK exporters compete against US tariffs, or would it create more problems for British businesses?

This Edexcel A-Level Economics A (9EC0) case study explores the impact of US import tariffs on UK manufacturers, using real export data from the Office for National Statistics.

Students will investigate how tariffs affect international trade, why export competitiveness matters and whether a depreciation of the pound could help UK businesses remain competitive in overseas markets.

What’s included:

  • A one-page case study with a short, accessible extract and real UK export data.
  • Three original Edexcel-style questions worth 5, 8 and 12 marks (25 marks in total).
  • A full mark scheme showing the economic points students could make.
  • Clear assessment objective allocations and level descriptors for the extended response.

Specification coverage:

  • 4.1.6 Restrictions on Free Trade
  • 4.1.8 Exchange Rates
  • 4.1.9 International Competitiveness

The questions give students practice explaining the impact of tariffs on exports, examining their effects on manufacturers and evaluating whether exchange rate depreciation can protect UK businesses.

This resource works well for classroom activities, homework, timed exam practice or independent revision. It’s a useful way to apply international economics to a real trade policy issue while developing stronger analysis and evaluation skills.

Suitable for Edexcel A-Level Economics A students preparing for the 2027 exams.

Part of our 10-case-study Edexcel Economics A bundle, providing focused exam practice across the specification.

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A-Level Economics Edexcel A: 10 Case Studies Bundle

Looking for a way to help students apply their Economics knowledge to real-world situations and improve their exam technique? This **Edexcel A-Level Economics A (9EC0) Case Study Bundle** includes 10 original, exam-style case studies covering key topics across all four themes of the specification. Each case study uses real economic data and a relevant scenario to challenge students to think beyond textbook definitions. From supermarket mergers and labour shortages to inflation, international trade and economic development, students will practise applying economic theory, developing arguments and making well-supported judgements. **What's included:** - **10 complete case studies** covering microeconomics and macroeconomics. - Real-world extracts and economic data from sources including the ONS, HM Treasury and other official publications. - **30 original Edexcel-style questions**, with 5, 8 and 12-mark questions in every case study. - **250 marks of exam practice** across all four themes. - Full mark schemes with indicative answers, assessment objective allocations and level descriptors for extended responses. **The 10 case studies cover:** 1. Sugar Taxes and Market Failure 2. Rent Controls and the UK Housing Crisis 3. Inflation, Interest Rates and Unemployment 4. Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth 5. Airline Competition and Price Wars 6. Supermarket Mergers and Competition 7. Labour Shortages, Wages and Monopsony 8. US Tariffs, Exchange Rates and International Trade 9. Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Development 10. Government Debt and Financial Stability The bundle is ideal for **classroom teaching, homework, timed exam practice or independent revision**. Each case study is short enough to complete in a focused revision session, making it easy to practise one topic at a time. Rather than simply memorising content, students will develop the skills needed to interpret data, construct clear chains of economic reasoning and evaluate different economic arguments. **Suitable for students preparing for the 2027 Edexcel A-Level Economics A examinations.** A complete collection of realistic, manageable exam practice to help students build confidence across the specification.

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