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A-LevelEconomicsBasic economic ideas and resource allocation9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · 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

✓ Correct answer

A: develop renewable energy supplies improve education and training

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Basic economic ideas and resource allocation, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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