Cambridge International (CAIE) · 9 The macroeconomy (A Level) · 9.3 Employment and unemployment
Cambridge International (CAIE) Economics past paper questions: Employment and unemployment
Every Cambridge International (CAIE) question on Employment and unemployment from 2023 to 2025: 12 multiple choice questions. It covers 8.3 Labour market forces and government intervention, 10.3 Effectiveness of policy options to meet all macroeconomic objectives and 9.2 Economic growth and sustainability. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.
Multiple choice questions
- A-level Paper 3, November 2025, Q14
The unemployment rate in an economy may continue to rise even after the economy has recovered from a recession. Which explanation for this trend is not correct?
- A-level Paper 3, June 2025, Q20
A government decreases interest rates to reduce unemployment but finds this has little effect due to hysteresis. What causes this hysteresis?
- A-level Paper 3, March 2025, Q18
What is likely to improve the occupational mobility of labour?
- A-level Paper 3, November 2024, Q17
When is the natural rate of unemployment most likely to fall?
- A-level Paper 3, November 2024, Q18
A country has increasing productivity and falling unemployment. What can be concluded from this information?
- A-level Paper 3, June 2024, Q17
In 2020 in a country, the unemployment rate of the 16–64 age group seeking work was 4.0%. The employment rate for this group in the same period was 76.6%. What can be concluded from this?
- A-level Paper 3, June 2024, Q18
Which statement relating to unemployment benefits provided by a government is not valid?
- A-level Paper 3, June 2024, Q25
The table shows indicators for the macroeconomies of two South American countries over one year. During this year, both governments attempted to reduce unemployment by expanding aggregate demand. Based on the information given, what is the…
- A-level Paper 3, March 2024, Q17
Which combination of factors is most likely to lead to a decrease in structural unemployment?
- A-level Paper 3, March 2024, Q18
Why might country X have a higher natural rate of unemployment than country Y?
- A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q22
Which type of unemployment can be classified as voluntary?
- A-level Paper 3, March 2023, Q20
Which policy is likely to increase unemployment?
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