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# Evaluate the possible factors contributing to globalisation
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- Published: 2026-10-24T17:42:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T17:42:19.000Z
- Author: Jaisul Naik
- Tags: Edexcel 25 Mark Question

### Edexcel A-Level Economics 25 Mark Question

In 2020, exports as a share of world GDP were 12% higher than in 2000, almost twice as high as 50 years ago. **Evaluate the possible factors contributing to globalisation.** (June 2024)

**Plan**

- **Paragraph 1**
  - **Argument:** one factor that has contributed to globalisation is a reduction in tariffs (trade agreements)
  - **Diagram:** tariff removal diagram
  - **Evaluation:** however, increased free trade can have a negative impact on some countries e.g. structural unemployment/over-dependence on primary products
- **Paragraph 2**
  - **Argument:** another factor that has contributed to globalisation is the improvement in transport and communications
  - **Diagram:** comparative advantage diagram
  - **Evaluation:** however, there are many assumptions in the comparative advantage model e.g. environmental damage

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