In 2015, the money sent back home by Nepalese workers employed overseas made up 29% of Nepal’s total income. These remittances also had a favourable effect on the country’s current account position in its balance of payments. In Kerala, a state in India, remittances made up 36% of total income, with people from the state travelling abroad to do a variety of jobs including work as dentists and hotel cleaners.
(a)[2]
Identify two factors that influence a person’s choice of occupation.
(b)[4]
Explain two effects of a country recording a surplus on the current account of its balance of payments.
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Analyse why dentists are paid more than hotel cleaners.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether an economy will benefit from employing workers from other countries.
Worked solution & mark scheme
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