A-LevelEconomicsThe National EconomyMay/June 2023Paper 1 Q291 Mark

Supply-side policies can be used to correct cost-push inflation. Which policy would best achieve this aim in the long run?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests The National Economy in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Aallowing trade unions to maintain work practices irrespective of productivity

Bencouraging workers to work extra hours for extra pay

Cincreasing total labour supply by employing more unskilled workers

Dsupporting the replacement of labour-manned machines by the use of robots

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: supporting the replacement of labour-manned machines by the use of robots

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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests The National Economy in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics May/June 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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