Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Supply-side policy

Supply-side policy — practice question

In the diagram, the economy first rests in equilibrium at point X. The government then implements a supply-side policy measure, causing the economy to shift to point Z. Which supply-side policy and response could account for this movement?

  • Aa cut in income tax to increase the incentive to work but which results in workers increasing their leisure time
  • Ba cut in unemployment benefit which results in more applications for training courses
  • Ca rise in government spending on education which increases labour productivity
  • Dprivatisation of key industries which results in an increase in economic efficiency

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