Economics 0455 · IGCSE

Microeconomics and macroeconomics

23 practice questions on Microeconomics and macroeconomics, with worked solutions and instant marking.

What does macroeconomics cover?

Feb/March 2021

Which of the following is an example of microeconomics?

Feb/March 2025

What does microeconomics cover?

May/June 2021

What does microeconomics not include?

May/June 2021

Who would be described as a microeconomic decision maker?

May/June 2021

Which topic does microeconomics not cover?

May/June 2022

Which relationship would be examined by an economist who specialises in macroeconomics?

May/June 2022

What subject area is examined in macroeconomics?

May/June 2022

Which economic activity would be classified under macroeconomics?

May/June 2023

Which is not a microeconomic decision?

May/June 2023

Which is not a macroeconomic topic?

May/June 2024

What does the study of microeconomics cover?

May/June 2024

South America is a vast geographical region containing millions of microeconomic decision-makers. In a recent pandemic, schools remained shut for longer than in any other part of the world. Consequently, students obtained less education. The World Bank estimated that the average student would earn $24000 less over their lifetime. Some students may earn only the minimum wage. In 2020, South America recorded an inflation rate of 6.3% and an economic growth rate of only 1.8%.

May/June 2024

Which two decisions are macroeconomic?

May/June 2025

Which person is responsible for making macroeconomic decisions?

Oct/Nov 2020

Economics can be split into two branches: microeconomics and macroeconomics. statement 1: If the price of oil decreases, demand expands. statement 2: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is able to affect the price of oil. Which option correctly describes these two statements?

Oct/Nov 2020

What does the term macroeconomic concept mean?

Oct/Nov 2021

What does the term microeconomic decision mean?

Oct/Nov 2021

The table gives examples of changes in an economy. Which combination contains two microeconomic changes?

Oct/Nov 2022

Demand for wheat has risen. As a result, the demand for labour needed to harvest the wheat has also risen. Which branch of economics deals with these two concepts?

Oct/Nov 2023

Which of the following statements is correct?

Oct/Nov 2023

Which individual is most likely to make a microeconomic decision in their role?

Oct/Nov 2024

Which pairing gives the correct examples of macroeconomics and microeconomics?

Oct/Nov 2025