DP Economics
Question 18M.1.SL.TZ2.a
| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 10] | Reference code | 18M.1.SL.TZ2.a |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Explain | Question number | a | Adapted from | N/A |
a.
[Maximum mark: 10]
18M.1.SL.TZ2.a
Explain why the exploitation of common access resources, such as uncontrolled fishing, might pose a threat to sustainability.
[10]
Markscheme
Answers may include:
- definitions of common access resources and sustainability
- diagram to show the negative externality associated with common access resources and/or demand and supply diagram
- explanation of why the exploitation of common access resources, such as uncontrolled fishing, might pose a threat to sustainability
- examples of the over-exploitation of common access resources.
Marks should be allocated according to the Paper 1 markbands for May 2013 forward, part A.
