Economics A-Level
Autarky
What Autarky means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Autarky
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Reference: AQA
Self-sufficiency, where combined output of both goods is lower than under specialisation.
Topics that use Autarky
- Trade (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Comparative advantage
- Deadweight welfare loss
- Economic efficiency
- Economic integration
- Economies of scale
- Export subsidies
- Gains from trade
- Government tariff revenue
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