Import substitution
This section explains import substitution as a trade policy: what it is, its methods, the reasons for it and its advantages, and its disadvantages. Import substitution happens when locally produced…
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This section covers Import substitution as part of Protectionism and free trade in Grade 12 Economics. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.
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