Well over 80% of Qatar’s population are immigrants. Net immigration has supported the nation’s need for labour. Alongside the shortage of workers, there is also a shortage of drinking water. The government has launched public campaigns to stop people using their free drinking-water supply to fill swimming pools and irrigate gardens. In 2016, government spending was raised to boost the country’s economic growth rate.
(a)[2]
Define the term net immigration.
(b)[4]
Explain how market forces would react to a shortage of drinking water.
(c)[6]
Analyse what determines the demand for labour.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether increased government spending will or will not raise economic growth.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The number entering the country is larger than the number leaving” …