Economics 2281 · O Level · Money and banking

Money and banking — practice question

Saudi Arabia’s economic structure could alter in the years ahead. Its central bank is now dealing with a larger number of private-sector banks. In 2020, the population’s average age was 31.8, only a little above the world average of 31.2. In that year, plans were announced for a city in which cars would neither be needed nor permitted. A project like this could make Saudi Arabia more appealing to younger migrants.
(a)[2]

Identify two kinds of economic system.

(b)[4]

Explain two functions of a central bank.

(c)[6]

Analyse the advantages for a country of having a young population.

(d)[8]

Discuss whether a ban on cars in a city will help the city’s households and firms.

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