Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Unemployment

Unemployment — practice question

(a)[2]

Using the data in Table 1.1, calculate the expected growth in Taiwan’s real GDP in 2021, based on the latest forecast.

(b)[4]

State two internal causes of economic growth for Taiwan in 2021 and assess which of them is more likely to create long-term economic growth.

(c)[2]

Explain why the Taiwan dollar appreciated in 2020.

(d)[6]

Assess whether the effects of the appreciation of the Taiwan dollar on the terms of trade will help all industries in Taiwan.

(e)[6]

Assess the possible consequences that a higher rate of economic growth may have for an economy such as Taiwan.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Expected growth in Taiwan’s real GDP in 2021 equals 4.6% minus 1.3% = 3.3%.

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