Paper 4: A Level Data Response and Essays · 9708/42

Cambridge International (CAIE) A-level Paper 4, November 2024

All 8 written questions from Cambridge International (CAIE) A-level Paper 4 (November 2024), A Level Data Response and Essays. Case studies: Reduced Migration to the United States (US). Each question shows its marks and topic, and opens the question paper and mark scheme at the right page.

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Section A

Case study

Reduced Migration to the United States (US)

In the extracts: Mexicans and Central Americans, Migration Policy Institute, University of California, EconoFact Network, Hispanic, Batalova, Zaiour, Davis, Peri, Ward

Q1(a)Identify2 marks

Identify the relationship between the variables shown in Fig. 1.1 and suggest one possible reason for the relationship.

TopicCharacteristics of countries at different levels of development

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Q1(b)Explain4 marks

With the help of a production possibility curve (PPC) diagram, explain both the likely effect of the prevention of migration to the US from 2019 and the retirement of older US workers on the US’s productive potential.

TopicEconomic growth and sustainability

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.8 Open in the tool Draw it: PPF diagram

Q1(c)Analyse6 marks

Using the information and labour market theory, analyse why the wages received by migrant workers in the high-tech industries are likely to be higher than the wages received by migrant workers in the hospitality industry.

TopicLabour market forces and government intervention

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Q1(d)Evaluate8 marks

Evaluate the likely impact of a return to the migration levels prior to 2019 on the macroeconomic performance of the US economy.

TopicEconomic growth and sustainability

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Section B

Q2OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Evaluate whether marginal utility theory can fully explain the link between the changing price of a good and quantity demanded of that good.

TopicUtility

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Q3OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Privatisation is often required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank before they are prepared to offer support to countries requiring loans, grants, debt relief and debt cancellation programs. Evaluate the view that privatisation will always improve the allocation of resources in a country.

TopicGovernment policies to achieve efficient resource allocation and correct market failure

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Section C

Q4OptionalEvaluate20 marks

The table below contains some key economic data for Mexico in 2020. Gross National Income (GNI) 18.5 billion pesos nominal wages +2.8% disposable income +1.2% unemployment rate 4.2% population growth rate 1.1% inflation rate 3.4% Evaluate the use of these statistics in assessing the standard of living in Mexico in 2020.

TopicEconomic development8.3 Labour market forces and government intervention9.3 Employment and unemployment

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Q5OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Between 2010 and 2020, very low interest rates encouraged low-income countries to borrow money from foreign investors and governments to finance long-term economic growth. Evaluate this approach to promoting long-term economic growth.

TopicRelationship between countries at different levels of development11.4 Characteristics of countries at different levels of development

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Section A

Reduced Migration to the United States (US)

Section B

Section C

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