In 2020, pay to Mexican workers, including those in the primary sector, declined. This decline helped cause a 9% increase in poverty across the country. In that same year, many small and medium-sized firms shut down. The country also faced traffic congestion. Its capital, Mexico City, is the world’s most congested city.
(a)[2]
Identify two possible opportunity costs arising from producing primary sector products.
(b)[4]
Explain two policy measures that may lower poverty.
(c)[6]
Analyse how the closure of firms may harm consumers.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether a government ought to encourage people to walk to school and work.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Secondary sector manufactured goods not produced” …