Business 7115 · O Level · Economic issues

Economic issues — practice question

(a)[8]

Explain the impact of these changes on GJ. • Depreciation in the exchange rate of country Z • Increase in income tax in country Z

(b)[12]

Consider how the three changes below might influence GJ. Which change is likely to have the biggest effect on GJ’s profit? Justify your answer. • All jewellery packaging must state in which country the product has been made • Country Z has entered a boom phase of the business cycle • A higher percentage of people in country Z use mobile (cell) phones

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Depreciation raises the cost of imported goods/jewellery - profit may fall

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