A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q231 Mark

What must fall when the rate of unemployment rises?

Athe effectiveness of the use of resources

Bthe level of labour productivity

Cthe number of workers in employment

Dthe size of the labour force

✓ Correct answer

A: the effectiveness of the use of resources

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Topic: The macroeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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