A-level · June 2017 · Paper 2

The National and Global Economy

100 marks18 questionsExam date 13 June 2017

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ContextThe chart below shows the UK unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted, from 2008 to …

Which one of the following types of unemployment best explains the change in the data between 2008 and 2010?

ACyclical
BFrictional
CSeasonal
DVoluntary

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4 marks
ContextThe chart below shows the UK unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted, from 2008 to …

Explain the likely effects on the circular flow of income of the change in unemployment between 2013 and 2015.

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2 marks
ContextThe table below shows marginal propensity to save data for an economy. Marginal propensity Year to save (mps)

Explain one possible reason for the changes in the marginal propensity to save as shown in the table.

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2 marks
ContextThe table below shows marginal propensity to save data for an economy. Marginal propensity Year to save (mps)

Explain the likely effect of a fall in the marginal propensity to save on the value of the multiplier if other things remain equal.

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ContextThe table below shows marginal propensity to save data for an economy. Marginal propensity Year to save (mps)

Which one of the following is the correct size of the multiplier?

A0.4
B0.6
C1.7
D2.5

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ContextThe chart below shows UK inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), 2011 to …

Which one of the following statements is correct about the UK’s inflation record between September 2011 and January 2013? Based on the data shown, the UK experienced:

Adeflation
Bdisinflation
Cfalling average prices
Dfalling money supply

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4 marks
ContextThe chart below shows UK inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), 2011 to …

With reference to the data provided, explain the process of calculating the rate of inflation in the UK using the Consumer Prices Index. Refer to the concept of weights in your answer.

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ContextThe chart below shows the UK Gini coefficient of incomes, 2007 to …

Which one of the following values for the Gini coefficient is correct if there is perfect income equality?

A0
B0.5
C1
D50:50

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ContextThe table shows the selected economic data in 2014 for Vietnam and India. Gross National Human Income per Development capita Index (HDI) value (2011 PPPs) Vietnam …

Which one of the following statements can be deduced from the data in the table?

AAverage incomes are higher in India than in Vietnam.
BLevels of absolute poverty are higher in Vietnam.
CLife expectancy is higher in India than in Vietnam.
DProvision of healthcare and education is less effective in Vietnam than

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4 marks
ContextThe table shows the selected economic data in 2014 for Vietnam and India. Gross National Human Income per Development capita Index (HDI) value (2011 PPPs) Vietnam …

With reference to the data provided, explain two limitations of using the HDI to compare levels of development between countries and over time.

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A-level Paper 2, June 2017, Q6(a)Data responseCalculate
5 marks

Case study · The Eurozone economy

With reference to Figure 1, calculate the percentage change in the value of the euro in pounds from the start of 2009 to the start of 2015.

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8 marks

Case study · The Eurozone economy

With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, examine two factors which might explain the change in the rate of Eurozone inflation as shown in Figure 2.

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10 marks

Case study · The Eurozone economy

Since mid-2015 the euro has appreciated. Assess the likely impact of an appreciation of the euro on the current account of the balance of payments for Eurozone countries.

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12 marks

Case study · The Eurozone economy

Discuss the likely success of the ECB’s quantitative easing programme in moving Eurozone inflation closer to ‘the central bank’s ceiling of 2%’ (Extract A, line 17).

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15 marks

Case study · The Eurozone economy

Discuss ‘looser fiscal policy’ and ‘supply-side reforms’ (Extract A, lines 20 and 21) that may be used by governments of Eurozone countries to increase economic growth.

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Optional25 marks
ContextSince the global financial crisis of 2008 there have been over 5 700 increases in tariffs, quotas and administrative controls on international trade.

Evaluate the likely effects of an increase in protectionism on the economy of a developing country of your choice.

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Optional25 marks
ContextGlobal oil prices fell from a 2008 peak of $147 a barrel to $27 in 2016.

Evaluate the likely macroeconomic consequences of a significant fall in global oil prices.

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