It is forecast that the UK economy will not slip into another recession over the next two decades, and that the population will rise sharply by 2040. Most of this projected growth is expected to result from immigration. By 2040, it is also forecast that one in twelve people will be aged over 80. Several countries, including some low-income countries, may experience population growth at a faster rate than high-income countries.
(a)[2]
Identify two separate reasons why people are living longer.
(b)[4]
Explain two ways in which net immigration may raise the standard of living in a country.
(c)[6]
Analyse how fiscal policy could be used to end a recession.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether low-income countries do or do not have a faster rate of population growth than high-income countries.
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