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

Supply-side policy — practice question

(a)[2]

Compare Nigeria's government budget balance in 2016 with that in 2020.

(b)[2]

Using a production possibility curve (PPC) diagram, illustrate the effect of the rising level of unemployment on the Nigerian economy.

(c)[4]

Consider the extent to which removing fuel subsidies in Nigeria would cause inflation to rise.

(d)[6]

Assess whether using supply-side policy is the best way to diversify the Nigerian economy away from its dependence on oil and natural gas exports.

(e)[6]

Assess whether adjusting the collection of direct tax or indirect tax is likely to be more effective in raising the tax revenue collected by the Nigerian government.

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