Malaysia’s ongoing economic growth is helped by higher consumer spending and by its capacity to adjust to shifts in global demand. For instance, when the price of natural rubber dropped, most rubber plantations switched to palm oil production. The government has aimed to encourage expansion in different sectors, including the primary sector.
(a)[2]
State two sectors in an economy besides the primary sector.
(b)[4]
Explain two possible reasons why the price of a product such as natural rubber may fall.
(c)[6]
Analyse the factors influencing spending.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether growth in the primary sector benefits a country.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The secondary sector” …