Edexcel A Level · 9EC0 · Theme 4: A global perspective

4.1.4 Terms of trade

Everything you need for questions on terms of trade, in the words examiners reward. An interactive seven-step lesson goes with it.

What's on this sheet

  1. Calculating the terms of trade
  2. Reading the index
  3. Factors: short run
  4. Factors: long run
  5. Impact of a change in the terms of trade
  6. Classic question: is an improvement in the terms of trade always good for a country?
  7. Side 2: practice tasks, where the marks go, and exam-style questions
  8. Separate answer key

The lesson in seven steps

  1. What moves the terms of trade?
  2. Sort the causes
  3. Good news or bad news?
  4. Terms of trade trainer
  5. Better or worse?
  6. Build the chain
  7. Exam practice

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