Question 19M.3.HL.TZ0.2a
| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 19M.3.HL.TZ0.2a |
| Level | HL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Label, Sketch | Question number | a | Adapted from | N/A |
Country X and Country Y are capable of producing both apples and bananas. Assume a two-country, two-product model.
Country Y has absolute advantage in the production of both apples and bananas, and comparative advantage in the production of bananas.
Sketch and label a diagram to illustrate comparative advantage between Country X and Country Y on Figure 4.
Figure 4
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Award [1] for a sketch showing the PPC of Country Y above/further out than for Country X.
Award [1] for a sketch showing the PPC of Country X with a steeper gradient than for Country Y.
NB There is no set position for each of the curves. However, no marks may be awarded unless both curves are downward-sloping.
Generally well-answered. Lower achieving responses drew intersecting PPCs or confused the relative gradients.
