A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q231 Mark

The table shows the rate of unemployment and population for selected countries in 2009. [Table showing 'country', 'unemployment rate (%)', 'population (millions)'] What can be concluded from this information?

Ahigher proportion of those willing and able to work are in employment in Malaysia than in India.

BThe labour force of Thailand is smaller than that of Malaysia.

CThe same number of workers were unemployed in Brazil and Indonesia.

DThere are more people employed in Thailand than in India.

✓ Correct answer

A: higher proportion of those willing and able to work are in employment in Malaysia than in India.

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Topic: The macroeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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