Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Economic growth

Economic growth — practice question

(a)
  • State an example of an item included in the balance on primary income. [1]
  • State an example of an item included in the balance on secondary income. [1]
  • Describe the trend in Poland’s current account balance from 2014 to 2016. [2]
(b)[2]

Identify two policies adopted by the Polish government that could be considered as supply-side policies.

(c)[4]

Explain, with the help of a diagram, why the imposition of an indirect tax, such as a general sales tax, could discourage entrepreneurs from investing.

(d)[4]

Consider, using Extract 2, the likely changes in Poland’s aggregate demand in 2017.

(e)[6]

Discuss whether increasing the Polish government’s budget deficit will always have a positive impact on Poland’s economy.

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