A-LevelEconomicsMacroeconomic IndicatorsOct/Nov 2011Paper 1 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?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Macroeconomic Indicators in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

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

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

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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

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

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics Oct/Nov 2011 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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