Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Unemployment

Unemployment — practice question

(a)[2]

Using the data in Fig. 1.1, describe the pattern shown in the annual rate of economic growth in Malaysia over the period January 2019 to January 2022.

(b)[2]

Explain what is meant by ‘real GDP’.

(c)[4]

Consider the extent to which the possible advantages of subsidies paid to firms by the Malaysian government outweigh the possible disadvantages.

(d)[6]

Assess how far external factors were responsible for economic growth in Malaysia over the period January 2019 to January 2022.

(e)[6]

Assess the possible effects of a falling rate of unemployment for Malaysia.

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