Main menu For students For teachers Explore our subjects Student events & courses

Explore

More for students
Sign in

Teaching Economics

Blog

Resources for a lesson on protectionism

Jim Riley

22nd November 2009

Share this content:

Back when I was at university, I remember writing a long essay on the ‘banana wars,’ one of the worlds longest running trade disputes. According to this article, a ceasefire is likely to be declared soon which could have a devastating effect on the ACP countries who have been used to special ‘preferences’ from the EU. Consumers look to benefit with prices likely to drop by 12% by 2016. This article would be a great activity for a lesson on the advantages and disadvantages of protectionism.

This article from the Telegraph would provide a perfect starter for a lesson on protectionism as it briefly explains five important historical examples of protectionism.

Share this content:

Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

You might also like

Ending Peruvian Poverty

8th October 2015

Global Goals are set to address poverty and underdevelopment

6th October 2015

Dissecting the Commodity Price Meltdown

5th October 2015

Uber faces UK regulatory review

2nd October 2015

How do you deal with someone who thinks the Earth is flat?

23rd September 2015

Don't panic - how to end poverty!

23rd September 2015

Teaching PowerPoints for A Level Economics

23rd September 2015

John McDonnell's Economics

16th September 2015