Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Balance of payments

Balance of payments — practice question

(a)[2]

Using the data in Fig. 1.1, describe the pattern in the annual inflation rate in Argentina from February 2021 to January 2022.

(b)[2]

Explain the meaning of ‘the real interest rate will be negative’ in Argentina in January 2022.

(c)[4]

Consider how far having ‘the fifth highest inflation rate in the world’ is likely to create a problem for Argentina’s economy.

(d)[6]

Assess whether the likely advantages of introducing maximum prices on 1432 products in Argentina are likely to outweigh the likely disadvantages.

(e)[6]

Assess the possible advantages and limitations of using monetary policy to control inflation in a country such as Argentina.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The overall movement across this period has been upward/rising/increasing from 40.7% in February 2021 to 50.7% in January 2022.

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