Section A
Q11 mark
1 Which one of the following is a withdrawal from the circular flow of income?
- AInvestment
- BConsumption
- CSavings
- DExports
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The answer is C.
TopicNational income, the circular flow and the multiplier
Q21 mark
Which one of the following best illustrates the possible conflict between the macroeconomic objectives of a low rate of inflation and a low rate of unemployment?
- AThe short-run Phillips curve
- BThe aggregate demand curve
- CThe short-run AS curve
- DThe Keynesian LRAS curve
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The answer is A.
TopicMacroeconomic objectives and policy conflicts
Q31 mark
3 Which one of the following statements about the classical long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) curve is correct?
- AIt is relatively elastic at high levels of spare capacity
- BIt is perfectly inelastic at the full employment level of real output
- CIt is perfectly inelastic at high levels of spare capacity
- DIt is relatively elastic at the full employment level of real output
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The answer is B.
TopicAggregate supply
Q41 mark
Which one of the following is the most likely impact of the change in average house prices on existing homeowners between January 2018 and December 2021?
- AHigher consumer confidence
- BNegative wealth effects
- CAn increase in net investment
- DLower consumer expenditure
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The answer is A.
TopicAggregate demand
Q51 mark
Which one of the following describes this economic policy?
- AReflationary fiscal policy
- BDeflationary fiscal policy
- CReflationary monetary policy
- DDeflationary monetary policy
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The answer is D.
TopicFiscal, monetary and supply-side policy
Q61 mark
Which one of the following can be deduced from the information in the table?
- ABetween 2011 and 2021 nominal GDP increased by 5%
- BBetween 2011 and 2021 population increased by 134.8%
- CGDP per capita in 2011 was $10 155
- DGDP per capita in 2021 was $12 557
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The answer is D.
TopicMeasures of economic performance
Section B
Q7Explain4 marks
Explain one possible effect of the increase in the rate of unemployment on the public finances of Pakistan.
Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 1Analysis 2
TopicMacroeconomic objectives and policy conflicts
Q8Draw4 marks
Draw an AD and LRAS diagram to show the likely impact of a fall in business confidence on the economy of Germany.
Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3
TopicAggregate supply
Q9Calculate4 marks
Based on this information, calculate the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) in this economy. Show your workings.
Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3
TopicAggregate demand
Q10Explain4 marks
Explain one likely impact of a negative output gap on Vietnam's economy.
Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 1Analysis 2
TopicEconomic growth
Q11Explain4 marks
With reference to the chart, explain what is meant by deflation.
Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2
TopicMacroeconomic objectives and policy conflicts
Section C
Case study
The Indian economy
Extracts: Figure 1: Balance of trade, June 2020 to July 2022 · Extract A: Balance of trade, inflation and economic growth · Figure 1: adapted from https://tradingeconomics.com/india/balance-of-trade · Extract A: adapted from https://www.ft.com/content/30a87a08-6ca6-40a7-9372-16c8e0cee323
In the extracts: Indian, Balance, Asian, China, India's, Japan, Korea, Oil, South
Q12(a)Define2 marks
Define the term 'GDP growth rate' (Extract A, line 23).
Mark splitKnowledge 2
TopicMeasures of economic performance
Q12(b)Explain4 marks
With reference to Figure 1, explain the difference between a balance of trade deficit and a balance of trade surplus.
Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2
TopicMeasures of economic performance
Q12(c)Analyse6 marks
Analyse how an increase in the rate of inflation could have a 'negative impact on India's balance of trade' (Extract A, line 9).
Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2
TopicMeasures of economic performance
Q12(d)Examine8 marks
Examine the likely impact on India's real output of its 'increased expenditure on imported oil' (Extract A, line 7).
Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2Evaluation 2
TopicMeasures of economic performance
Q12(e)Discuss14 marks
With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, discuss the likely effects of the increase in the base rate of interest on the Indian economy.
Mark splitEvaluation 6
TopicMeasures of economic performance
Section D
Q13OptionalEvaluate20 marks
Evaluate supply-side policies that a government could use to increase the country's productivity.
Mark splitEvaluation 8
TopicFiscal, monetary and supply-side policy
Q14OptionalEvaluate20 marks
Evaluate the likely costs of a recession on an economy of your choice.
Mark splitEvaluation 8
TopicEconomic growth