A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/43 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q625 Marks

The table shows economic growth rates of GDP for selected countries for 2013. Switzerland 1.9% Sweden 1.5% Uganda 6.0% Zimbabwe 4.5% Source: worldbank.org

(a)Does this table mean that Zimbabwe and Uganda should be classified as developed countries and Switzerland and Sweden as developing countries?[12]
(b)Discuss why developing countries often aim to increase economic growth.[13]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[9-12] L4 For a full coverage of problems of data collection, and a discussion of usefulness and drawbacks of using GDP, link to developing status
[7-8] L3 For a competent but more limited discussion of the validity of using GDP, only brief link to developing status
[5-6] L2 For a general comment with nothing on alternative measures and with no explicit link to developing status.
[1-4] L1 For an answer that has some basic correct facts but includes irrelevancies and errors of theory
[9-13] L4 For a sound explanation with clear understanding of the principles involved and a clear conclusion
[7-8] L3 For a competent explanation but with limited development, max7, no conclusion
[5-6] L2 For a general description of only some of the factors and no conclusion
[1-4] L1 For an answer that has some basic correct facts but includes irrelevancies and errors of theory

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