Cambridge International (CAIE) · 10 Government macroeconomic intervention (A Level) · 10.1 Government macroeconomic policy objectives
Cambridge International (CAIE) Economics past paper questions: Government macroeconomic policy objectives
Every Cambridge International (CAIE) question on Government macroeconomic policy objectives from 2023 to 2025: 4 multiple choice questions. It covers 9.3 Employment and unemployment, 11.3 Economic development, 9.2 Economic growth and sustainability and 10.3 Effectiveness of policy options to meet all macroeconomic objectives. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.
Multiple choice questions
- A-level Paper 3, June 2025, Q21
In a closed economy, the central bank raises interest rates to reduce an increasing rate of inflation. Which macroeconomic policy objective is this targeting?
- A-level Paper 3, March 2024, Q21
Which macroeconomic policy objective will not apply to a government in a closed economy?
- A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q24
Governments set economic policy aims. What will be least likely to occur if all these aims are achieved?
- A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q25
The government decides to raise the rate of value added tax (general sales tax). What does this suggest is the government’s main macroeconomic objective?
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