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A-LevelEconomicsBasic Economic Ideas and Resource AllocationOct/Nov 2017Paper 1 Q11 Mark

To overcome the problem of scarcity, countries with few natural resources need to concentrate on the quality of human resources. Which set of policies would be most appropriate? [Table showing natural resources policy and human resources policy options]

Adevelop renewable energy supplies improve education and training
Bplan the allocation of resources discourage automation
Cprotect land resources protect jobs in manufacturing
Drestrict imports of raw materials restrict influx of skilled migrants

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The correct answer is A: develop renewable energy supplies improve education and training

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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics Oct/Nov 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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