In Sweden, trade union membership is far above the level seen in most other countries. During 2019, 70% of Swedish workers belonged to a trade union. Over 85% of Swedish workers work in the tertiary sector, whereas just 2% are in the primary sector. Swedish workers use their incomes to buy a range of products, some of which, for example sweets, are demerit goods. Sweden records the 7th highest consumption of sweets per head in the world.
(a)[2]
Identify two factors influencing what products a person purchases.
(b)[4]
Explain two ways in which a government could reduce the consumption of demerit goods.
(c)[6]
Analyse the reasons why workers may choose to join a trade union.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether tertiary sector workers are paid more than primary sector workers.
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