The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of membership in a trading alliance, the economic and political benefits of the European Union's expansion for new member countries, why changing world prices pose risks for some developing countries, and which types of aid would be most useful for developing countries after natural disasters like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

1. Trade G2002 What are the advantages and disadvantages for countries which are members of a trading alliance?

2. Trade - EU membership C2004 The European Union has been enlarged from its previous membership of 15 countries to a group of 25. Explain the economic and political advantages to the 10 new countries of joining the EU.

3. Trade C2005 Look at Reference Diagram Q8. Explain why some ELDCs are especially at risk from changing world prices for the goods which they export.

4. Aid G2003 Look at Reference Diagram Q8. Which type of aid, short-term or long-term, would be most useful to a developing country after an earthquake? Give reasons for your answer.

5. Aid C2004 Look at Reference Diagrams Q9A, Q9B and Q9C. Following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, aid was rushed to area. Which type of aid would be best suited to helping the people of this area following the volcanic eruption? Give reasons for your answer.