Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Unemployment

Unemployment — practice question

(a)[4]

Identify from the article one example, other than expansionary monetary policy, of a macroeconomic policy tool that a government could use and analyse how it might affect the economy.

(b)[4]

Explain two merits of using a cost-benefit analysis before starting a major investment project in the public sector.

(c)[5]

Consider whether the information provides any evidence that a high GDP also means the population’s well-being is higher.

(d)[7]

Use the article to consider why there are different views about the level at which central bank interest rates should be set.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: One example from the article (e.g. Taxation, spending, investment, regulation). Accept contractionary monetary policy.

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